Americans Support GMO Labeling, But Lack Food Safety Knowledge

A new survey conducted by the University of Wisconsin and the University of Pennsylvania shows Americans widely support the labeling of genetically modified foods.  However, they don’t appear to have a lot of actual knowledge about scientific evidence that supports the safety of those foods.

58% of the adults in the survey admit to having a fair or poor understanding of what genetically modified foods are.

88% of those surveyed support the mandatory labeling of GMO foods, and 91% say that people have a right to know what they’re eating.

Only 18% of those surveyed knew about a May 17 report on GMO’s from the National Academies of Sciences, Medicines, and Engineering that says there is no more risk evident in consuming GMO foods instead of non-GMO products.

Only 39% of the respondents agreed with the statement that GMO foods are safe to eat, while 27% disagreed.

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