Genetically Engineered (GE) Foods Should be labeled

Genetically engineered (GE) food has been an issue of controversy since 1994 when the USA approved the Flavr tomato. This was followed by the subsequent introduction of these foods to the market (Cockburn 81). GE foods have been widely adopted in the market with 75% of processed food in grocery stores today containing ingredients of GE material (Lee 1). This is amid widespread resistance and debate with public concerns on the safety of these foods. The two opposing sides hold extreme positions w