Biotech companies say that GMOs will reduce chemical use, but studies show that farmers who grow RR soy use 2-5 times more herbicide than conventional growers do. No one knows the long-term health effects of GE foods. The FDA allows GMO foods on the market with no testing because they say GMO foods are the same as their natural counterparts. But even scientists within the FDA said that GMO foods are different and could lead to different risks. Health concerns include unexpected allergies and unexpected toxins.
Antibiotic resistance is also a concern.
Many GMO crops use genes for antibiotic resistance. If these genes transfer in the environment to disease-causing bacteria, this could lead to diseases that cannot be controlled with common medications. Thousands of doctors have called on the biotech industry to stop using antibiotic resistance genes. Yet these crops are still grown and making their way into our food. Greenpeace tested a Gerber cereal mix and found GMO soy and corn.