Food-Borne Illnesses
Food-Borne Illnesses | Genetically Modified Foods Do Not Cause Food-Borne Illnesses
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Summary: There is no credible evidence that food from genetically modified (GM) plants causes food-borne illnesses in humans. The claim that individuals who eat GM foods will suffer allergic reactions is unsubstantiated, as is the assertion that GM foods lack nutritional value. Further, the risk of GM foods transmitting harmful viruses to people—which can cause food-borne...
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Table of Contents
- Food-Borne Illnesses: An Overview
- Mad Cow Disease Is a Threat to American Meat
- The Threat of Mad Cow Disease in the United States Has Been Exaggerated
- America’s Food Supply Is Threatened by Terrorism
- Food-Borne Illnesses Are Declining in the United States
- Food-Borne Illnesses Are a Threat to Europe
- Food-Borne Illnesses Are Costly
- Genetically Modified Food Causes Food-Borne Illnesses
- Genetically Modified Foods Do Not Cause Food-Borne Illnesses
- Irradiation Helps Improve Food Safety
- Food Irradiation Is Dangerous and Ineffective
- Federal Inspection Makes America’s Meat Safe
- Federal Inspection Does Not Adequately Ensure Meat Safety
- Private Inspection Would Improve Meat Safety
- Too Much Responsibility for Food Safety Is Placed on Consumers
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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