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Oct 9, 2016
Canadians anxious but ill-informed about genetically engineered food
Consumers call for clear, mandatory labels, but are unclear themselves on what a GM food is. A new report finds Canadians are critical yet overwhelmingly confused about food that has been genetically engineered, but they want mandatory labels to help inform their grocery choices. A research report commissioned by Health Canada finds consumers have "strong feelings" about being able to identify genetically modified products when they're shopping, and 78 per cent are calling for clear labelling on packages.- Genetically modified salmon approved for sale
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