Once released into our environment, genetically modified (also called genetically modified or GM) organisms are difficult or impossible to control or recall. Every release of a GM organism is an experiment – some more controlled and controllable than others.
GM contamination is the unwanted escape and spread of GMOs or genetic material from GMOs to non-GMO plants, animals and foods. This dispersal can occur in a variety of ways, including pollen dispersal and seed escape, and mixing of food and feed.
GM contamination is a living self-replicating contamination. Such pollution can have adverse environmental, social and economic impacts. Until now, farmers have been the first to pay the price of contamination with GMOs.
Contamination of non-GM crops with genetically modified traits can occur in a variety of ways and at a number of links in the food chain. It can be the result of natural processes or human activity.
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