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Will Genetically Engineered Foods Cause Allergic Reactions?

10-05-2006 · ScienceDaily

The potential of genetically engineered foods to cause allergic reactions in humans is a big reason for opposition to such crops. Although protocols are in place to ask questions about the allergy-causing possibilities, there has been no test that offers definitive answers.

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