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Genetic engineer renounces his GMO potatoes

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Published: 23 October 2018
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Dr Rommens says his GMO potatoes, which he calls “Pandora’s Potatoes”, pose health risks. Scientists and medics explain the issues

In the article below, the scientists and medics of the GMOScience group weigh in on the health risks posed by GMO bruise-resistant and "low acrylamide" potatoes, which are being marketed in the USA (they're also approved in Canada and are being grown in research plots but are not yet sold there, according to research by CBAN) under names such as Innate and White Russet.
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Genetic engineer renounces his GMO potatoes

By members of the GMOScience advisory board
GMOScience, October 22, 2018
https://www.gmoscience.org/genetic-engineer-renounces-his-gmo-potatoes/

At-a-glance

* Dr. Caius Rommens developed GMO potatoes for the biotech firm Simplot but has now renounced his GMO work and written a book about his experiences.
* Dr. Rommens says his GMO potatoes, which he calls “Pandora’s Potatoes”, pose health risks.
* Pandora’s Potatoes have been commercialized in the US, Canada, and Japan under names such as Innate, Hibernate, and White Russet.
* These GMO potatoes are marketed as bruise-resistant and as healthier to eat than regular potatoes because they contain lower than average levels of a natural amino acid that forms carcinogenic acrylamide during cooking.
* Dr. Rommens says the GMO potatoes are not truly bruise-resistant but bruise-concealing. The concealed bruises can accumulate toxins and pathogens and their lack of discoloration means that processors and consumers cannot identify and remove the problematic damaged tissue.
* Dr. Rommens says these toxins and pathogens may pose health risks to consumers. He adds that claims that the GMO potatoes are safer than non-GMO potatoes due to reduced acrylamide levels has no solid scientific basis.
* In addition, mechanisms by which the GM process causes DNA damage can change the plant’s composition in unintended ways, resulting in the production of novel toxins or allergens.
* As a precaution, consumers should avoid eating these GMO potatoes.

Read the full article here:
https://www.gmoscience.org/genetic-engineer-renounces-his-gmo-potatoes/

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