the fateful five
of genetic engineering


“The Fateful Five” are the dominant hosts of GMO.  Unless otherwise specified, put your money on the fact that these foods are genetically modified.  Certified organic food is considered safe from GMO contamination, and labels that read “GMO-free” are generally trustworthy.

1.  corn and corn products
Non-organic: corn syrup, fructose, high fructose corn syrup, glucose syrup, baking powder, corn oil, corn flour, corn meal, corn starch,soda, candy, candy bars, cookies, corn chips, tortillas.

2. soy and soy products
Non-organic: Soy sauce, tofu, soy protein isolates, soy milk, soy oil, soy cheese, lecithin and soy lecithin fillers in meat products and vegetarian meat products.

3. rice

4. wheat

5. canola and cottonseed oil
(which I hope no one is eating – cotton is not regulated by the FDA).

runners-up (growing concern):
4 Non-organic Potatoes and potato products
4Non-organic Tomatoes
4Non-organic Milk, cheese, yogurt and other dairy products
4Non-organic Meat, poultry and eggs
4Non-organic Infant formulas, baby food
4Diet and protein shakes and powders
4Dough conditioners (genetically engineered enzymes)
    in breads and sweets