Genetically engineered foods

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Genetically engineered foods

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Bioengineered foods

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Tomatoes, potatoes, squash, corn, and soybeans have been genetically altered through biotechnology. Many more foods have ingredients which have been engineered and more are being developed. Check with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for more information.

Review Date: 4/22/2004
Reviewed By: Jessica Small, M.D., Department of Family Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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