Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have become commonplace in our food supply. There are many ethical issues to consider throughout the process, from feeding livestock food produced from genetically modified ingredients to growing genetically modified crops and products that end up as such. on store shelves. What can the American consumer do to ensure that the food they feed their families is safe? How do we know if GMOs in our food supply are safe or dangerous? Many people believe that GMOs pose no known risks. The main goal of genetically modified crops (GMOs) is to make them resistant to pesticides, diseases and pests. According to Henry I. Miller (2012), genetic engineering makes food safer by reducing dangerous contaminants such as fungi and mold in established and practical ways. As of 2013, 93% of all soybeans, 90% of all feed corn, and 90% of all cotton grown in the United States had been genetically modified. (Weise, 2014) There are other genetically modified crops in the United States, such as alfalfa, canola, papaya, sweet corn, and summer squash. The United States is the world leader in genetically modified crops. (Weise, 2014)On the other hand, you make arguments that GMOs are dangerous for our health and the environment. Ronnie Cummins is the founder of the nonprofit Organic Consumers Association. According to Cummins (2012), genetically modified foods contain toxins, some deadly and others carcinogenic; Additionally, GMOs could harm allergy sufferers by exposing them to proteins found in common food products. The Organic Consumers Association is pushing for a complete ban on all GMOs and biotechnology... middle of paper ......ra A. Miller. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. At issue. Rep. from “The Dangers of Genetically Modified Foods and Crops: Why We Need a Global Moratorium.” Opposing viewpoints in context. Internet. February 22, 2014Helme, Morgan Anderson. “Fighting Genetically Modified Foods: FDA Should Shift Into High Gear So States Don’t Cross Constitutional Line.” Minn. L. Rev.98 (2013): 356-419. Opposing viewpoints in context. Internet. February 22, 2014Miller, Henry I. “Genetically modified foods have many benefits and no known risks. » Genetic engineering. Ed. Merino Christmas. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2013. Opposing Views. Rep. from “When technophobia becomes toxic”. 2012. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Internet. February 28, 2014. Weise, Elizabeth. “Genetically modified crops in almost 12% of fields.” USA Today February 13, 2014: 04B. Opposing viewpoints in context. Internet. February 28. 2014.