GMOs UNDER FIRE IN THE U.S.

In the absence of a federal law requiring labels for genetically modified food (GMOs), 14 states are debating whether to mandate labeling for modified foods sold within their borders.

The discussions come as federal regulators weigh approval of the first genetically modified animal, a salmon, for human consumption.

In four states - California, Oregon, Vermont and Alaska - lawmakers are considering legislation that would pertain only to fish. The other states, including New York, are grappling with measures that would require all foods made from genetically modified ingredients to disclose that information on the label.