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There is no credible evidence that food from genetically modified (GM) plants causes food-borne illnesses in humans. The claim that individuals who eat GM foods will suffer allergic reactions is unsubstantiated, as is the assertion that GM foods lack nutritional value. Further, the risk of GM foods transmitting harmful viruses to people—which can cause food-borne illnesses—is negligible. Thus, consumers' fears about the safety of GM foods are unfounded.

Claims that foodstuffs containing ingredients from genetically modified [GM] plants are inherently less safe than their non-GM conventional counterparts remain unproven, according to a UK [United Kingdom] Royal Society policy statement.

In two submissions to the UK...