A Genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered organism (GEO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. These techniques are generally known as recombinant DNA technology. With recombinant DNA technology, DNA molecules from different sources are combined in vitro into one molecule to create a new gene. This DNA is then transferred into an organism and causes the expression of modified or novel traits.

An expose of Hillary Clinton's ties with Monsanto and its anti-organic farming, genetically modified foods policies

Should GMO or GE foods be a topic for a strictly legal battle: “The WTO decreed in a complaint brought by the U.S., Canada and Argentina that the EU had violated its WTO obligations by creating “undue delays” in the approval of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).”

Genetically modified (GM) foods are foodstuffs produced from genetically modified organisms (GMO) that have had their genome altered through genetic engineering. GM Foods have been available since the 1990s. The most common modified foods are derived from plants: soy

A deadline for the EU to end restrictions on imports of genetically modified foods is due to expire.In November 2007, the World Trade Organization (WTO) gave the EU an extra two months to comply with its ruling.

Nearly all non-organic milk, dairy products and pork products sold in shops and restaurants are produced from GM-fed animals. So, most consumers are unwittingly eating foods produced from GM crops every day.