GMOs becoming a stronger force in public conversation

GMOs becoming a stronger force in public conversation
GMOs becoming a stronger force in public conversation

GMOs becoming a stronger force in public conversation

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Not long ago the issue of genetically-modified foods was left to food policy wonks and regulatory authorities. But the GMO issue has recently taken center stage on your fast food plate with Chipotle’s announcement that it’s taken GMOs out of its food and two camps urging McDonald’s to take a stand on either side of the issue. Neil Young even released a song about them this weekend. So should you be taking your GMO advice from fast food companies or rock singers? WBEZ food producers Monica Eng and Louisa Chu are here to talk to us about the latest in the sometimes confusing GMO debate.(Flickr/Chiot’s Run)