Genetic Modified Foods

Whats it ?
Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods
derived from organisms whose genetic
material (DNA) has been modified in a way
that does not occur naturally

 Flavr Savr
The first tomato
genetically modified
It cause an important
Social Impact
Flavr Savr got out of
the market

Advantages
Saves the use of toxic

chemicals
Prevents wasted crops
It could potentially
solve hunger
Give vitamins, proteins
and minerals that are
need for our body

Disadvantages
The safety of such

products is not
verified yet
Genetically modified
ingredients can cause
cancer.
The effects of genetic
food engineering
could be irreversible.
Genetically modified
products cannot be
recalled.