The Nature of Things

Season 42, Episode 10

Episode Title: Genetically Modified Foods

Air Date: 2002-01-15

Overview:

In 2001 the Government of Canada approved the following genetically modified crops for food use: canola, corn, cottonseed, flax, potato, soybean, tomato, wheat, sugar beet and squash. Is enough really known about genetic engineering to ensure that genetically modified (GM) food products are safe for consumption?