Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Mini-Project #4 Genetically Altered Foods




Partial List of Genetically Engineered Foods

Center for Food Safety
September 1st, 1999


This is a list of processed foods that tested positive for genetically engineered ingredients. These tests were not "safety" tests; they were only to establish the presence of unlabeled genetically engineered ingredients.

  • Frito-Lay Fritos Corn Chips
  • Bravos Tortilla Chips
  • Kellogg's Corn Flakes
  • General Mills Total Corn Flakes Cereal
  • Post Blueberry Morning Cereal
  • Heinz 2 Baby Cereal
  • Enfamil ProSobee Soy Formula
  • Similac Isomil Soy Formula
  • Nestle Carnation Alsoy Infant Formula
  • Quaker Chewy Granola Bars
  • Nabisco Snackwell's Granola Bars
  • Ball Park Franks
  • Duncan Hines Cake Mix
  • Quick Loaf Bread Mix
  • Ultra Slim Fast
  • Quaker Yellow Corn Meal
  • Light Life Gimme Lean
  • Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix
  • Alpo Dry Pet Food
  • Gardenburger
  • Boca Burger Chef Max's Favorite
  • Morning Star Farms Better'n Burgers
  • Green Giant Harvest Burgers (now called Morningstar Farms)
  • McDonald's McVeggie Burgers
  • Ovaltine Malt Powdered Beverage Mix
  • Betty Crocker Bac-Os Bacon Flavor Bits
  • Old El Paso Taco Shells
  • Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

Sources: Genetic ID (an independent testing firm) and Consumer Reports (September 1999).

2 comments:

Alana & Jessica said...

I really like that you used the brand names, not just listing the products. While researching genetically altered foods I found it alarming to see how many (if not all) of these foods I have in my home! Obviously we are aware that items like Kraft Mac & Cheese are "processed", but to see the majority of fruits, vegetables, dairy products genetically altered was a little intimidating! Good post! :)

DJ Carter Kid said...

You did a good job on your blog...I'm looking at all the foods listed here & its scary how many of those products I use! I'm going to be more aware of genetically altered foods in the future...Keep up the good work buddy: From - Jeremiah.