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By Tenikka Smith

WAXHAW, N.C. —

Experts said 60 to 70 percent of processed foods on U.S. grocery store shelves have genetically modified ingredients.

Many major crops like corn and soybeans are grown using genetically engineered seeds.

Dr. Deborah Thompson, with the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, explained the process to Channel 9 anchor Tenkka Smith.

“We insert a piece of DNA that will create a protein that we think will improve the crop in some way,” Thompson said.

The added genes can impact crops in a number ways.  They can produce higher crop yields, allow crops to withstand severe weather and climate conditions, or make them resistant to herbicides, viruses and pests.

Vani Hari is a food blogger and organic food advocate. Hari wants the U.S. to require manufacturers to label genetically engineered food.  Right now, the FDA lets companies do it on a voluntary basis. READ FULL STORY HERE

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