I stand by my original statements on this matter even in light of news like this:
From
Slashdot --
Organ Damage In Rats From Monsanto GMO Corn --
A study published in December 2009 in the International Journal of Biological Sciences [WP] found that three varieties of Monsanto genetically-modified corn caused damage to the liver, kidneys, and other organs of rats. One of the corn varieties was designed to tolerate broad-spectrum herbicides, (so-called "Roundup-ready" corn), while the other two contain bacteria-derived proteins that have insecticide properties. The study made use of Monsanto's own raw data.
Quoting from the study's "Conclusions" section: "Our analysis highlights that the kidneys and liver as particularly important on which to focus such research as there was a clear negative impact on the function of these organs in rats consuming GM maize varieties for just 90 days."
Given the very high prevalence of corn in processed foods, this could be a real ticking time bomb. And with food manufacturers not being required by law to declare GMO content, I think I'll do my best to avoid corn altogether. Pass the puffed rice and pour me a glass of fizzy water!
First of all, this is yet another failure of the corrupt government monopoly on food quality assurance, which lulls its victims into a false sense of confidence in all the products they buy. In the free market, people would be skeptical of everything they buy, and the cost of testing a product's genetic structure will continue to decline. Food growers, manufacturers, distributors, supermarkets, etc that refuse to disclose information or improperly label their products would face terrible press, boycotts, and will eventually be forced out of the marketplace.
And all food is toxic to some degree - the devil is in the dosage. If you are suffering from malnutrition and all you can afford is this GM corn, it very likely could save your life!