UK that suggests possible risk in genetically engineered foods (De Greef). The EPA recently heard from scientists who warned them that there is no safe level of allergens in foods (Kimbrell). This is starting to have a great effect on our society. In fact, Starlink is a company that produces an insecticide protein. It has not been approved for human consumption over concerns that it could cause dangerous allergic responses in some people. The EPAs review of Starlink found that the data submitted was either inconclusive or indicates that it exhibits some characteristics of known allergens (Kimbrell). For example, not to long ago Kelloggs was forced to shut down production at one of its US cereal plants because the company could not find corn that was not contaminated by Starlink corn. Another example is Nestle. Nestle is the worlds largest food company and is the leading maker of infant formulas. They also make Butterfinger candy bars, Toll House chocolate chips and Nestle Quick. Nestle has pledged to avoid genetically modified ingredients in several European countries, yet it refused to accept this in the United States (Clinton Urged). Genetically modified foods also have some positive aspects on society. In 1999, there were thirty-seven genetically modified foods that were commercialized. In the next few months there is expected to be thirty more. Transgenic seed generates fifty to seventy million dollars a year (Genetically Modified). Many companies hire people because of the need to test the new products that are designed. There are one hundred and thirty thousand new hybrid varieties of corn produced each year (Genetically Modified). Only twenty of these new types will become commercial. Which shows that they are doing tests. Another advantage for genetically modified foods is soy. New soy products will be used in baked goods, eggs, meat, cheese, and sport drinks. Soy also reduces the risk of heart disease, os...
