Most GMO food safety concerns center around the proteins made by genetically engineered plants and animals. Why proteins? The DNA (genes) in the food we eat is broken down in our gastro-intestinal systems. As a plant or animal grows, however, it uses its the DNA to produce proteins. When we eat, our bodies break down most proteins, but not necessarily all. So, researchers must scrutinize the proteins being made by GMO plants and animals to see if they differ from their non-GMO counterparts. Three main concerns have surfaced. We list those, as well as the response of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a group that is responsible for making sure these products meet safety regulations in this country.

Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), or "Mad Cow Disease," continues to be in the news worldwide. Surveillance programs are in place to assure consumers that American beef and other food products derived from cattle are safe.

The Internet's largest and most authoritative site for prions, mad cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy or BSE), scrapie, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD and nvCJD), kuru,and chronic wasting disease (CWD). Over 6966 articles, updated twice weekly. General news, government cover-ups, prion molecular biology research developments. Color slides of spongiform brains; working links to online research journals and other mad cow sites worldwide.

The effects of bST treatment of cows in relation to human health and animal health have been re-evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in USA, and have been evaluated by independent assessments for the Canadian authorities, by Codex Alimentarius and by scientific committees of the European Union. The US and Canadian assessments both concluded that products from bST-treated cows present no hazard to human health, and this is supported by the Codex assessment. However, the EU assessment is inconclusive, while drawing attention to potential hazards requiring more research. The US reassessment reaffirmed that bST treatment is not harmful to animal health, but both the Canadian and EU assessments concluded that it is harmful to animal health.

Food Knowledge & Know-how (FKK) is a non-profit making organisation, established in June 1999. Supported by Defra, FKK's remit is to enable small and medium sized food companies to access the best available technology. FKK offers a single point of contact for businesses requiring consultancy services, technical support and training in all areas of food and drink production.

The Life Sciences Research Office (LSRO) serves National Policy Makers and Research Sponsors with studies, workshops, and symposia that provide objective evaluations of available evidence in the areas of nutrition, food, safety, health and the environment.

The AACC International is a non-profit organization of members who are specialists in the use of cereal grains in foods. We publish Cereal Chemistry and Cereal Foods World as well as books on grain and food science. The association holds an annual meeting with exhibition, provides short courses taught by well-known experts in the field, and has many other opportunities for professional growth. AACC International also offers international check sample and proficiency testing service, analytical sanitation certification as well as regional sections and subject matter divisions.

The Department Mission is to provide academic programs that advance the understanding and utilization of cereal grains and other foods produced in the Northern Great Plains. North Dakota State University, Department of Cereal and Food Sciences, Fargo ND.

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This site is an authoritative source of information on Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) provided by Defra. BSE is a relatively new disease of cattle. It was first recognised and defined in the United Kingdom in November 1986. Over the next few years the epidemic grew considerably and affected all parts of the country but to different degrees. It reached its peak in 1992, when 36,680 cases were confirmed, and since then has shown a steady decline.