Genetically modified (GM) corn, canola and soy are used as processed food ingredients in a lot of packaged foods. There is no up-to-date consumer guide of all these brand-name foods however below is a table that shows all of the GM foods on the market so you know what to look for. And here are some ways to avoid GM foods.

How Can I Avoid GM Foods?

Our government does not require labeling. But you can still make a choice:

1. Eating certified organic food is one way you can avoid GM food because GM is prohibited in organic farming. This includes organic dairy, eggs and meat because animals in organic farming are not fed GM grains like corn or soy.
2. You can avoid eating processed foods with corn, canola and soy ingredients.
3. You can buy cane sugar to avoid eating sugar from GM sugarbeets.
4. Support farmers who fight GM: buy food directly from farmers who do not plant GM corn, canola or soy or use GM grains for meat, dairy or egg production.

You can also visit the Non-GMO Project to find lists of brand name products that have eliminated GM ingredients.

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