. . . spent all this money so that your apple wouldn't brown when sliced. So this non-browning apple and non-browning potato, it uses something called double-stranded RNA, little piece of RNA is created in these crops that silence the gene that normally causes the browning. Now, many scientists all over the world are concerned that that little snippet that we eat might reprogram or silence our DNA. I'll give you an example. Honey bees were fed a double-stranded RNA meal, a single meal, and it was supposed to be like a control. In other words, no effect whatsoever. Over a period of the next few weeks, over 1,400 genes changed levels of expression compared to those that didn't have that meal. So that's 10% of the genome. We also know that certain mice can change their gene expression when they are eating double-stranded RNA. So now we have potatoes and apples that might change our genetic expression. I think that's extremely dangerous. Our regulatory agencies are not prepared to regulate and test the effects of double-stranded RNA, and in spite of those peer-reviewed published studies, the USDA allowed it on the market.
"USDA Approves Double Stranded RNA Genetically Modified Potatoes & Apples."
Jeffrey Smith
"It Has Been Proven In Peer Reviewed Studies That Double-Stranded RNA Reprograms & Silences DNA."
"In Spite Of All The Dangerous & Damning Evidence, The USDA Has Allowed It On The Market."
THE MECHANISM IN FOOD IS THE SAME MECHANISM TRANSLATED TO HUMANS
Arctic apples & Innate potatoes have been genetically modified. This is achieved through a process called RNA interference (RNAi), which 'silences the gene' & enzyme. RNAi literally 'turns off' the genes. RNAi process is where small RNA molecules interfere with gene expression.
By introducing a specific RNA sequence, the apples & potatoes own cellular machinery are tricked into destroying the messenger RNA (mRNA) that would normally carry the instructions, thus preventing the enzyme from being made.
PREVALENCE IN THE MARKET
Innate potatoes & Arctic apples are so prevalent they are now considered 'high risk.' GMO versions of these crops have become so common in the supply chain that unless a buyer intentionally seeks out non-GMO options, they're probably buying the GMO.
DETAILS ABOUT ARCTIC APPLES & VARIETIES IN STORES
Okanagan Specialty Fruits used a biotechnology technique called RNA interference to "silence" the gene that controls the PPO enzyme. With the gene silenced, the apple doesn't release the enzyme & the fruit doesn't turn brown. GMO Arctic Apples are currently available in Golden Delicious, Granny Smith & Fuji varieties, with GMO Gala apples in development.
LABELING ARCTIC APPLES GMO & LOOPHOLES
Apples are on the USDA's List of Bioengineered Foods, meaning that BE disclosures — which could appear as a logo, written text or a phone number — are required on Arctic Apples sold directly to consumers through grocery stores or online shopping services. It is required yet easily missed when looking at food if all is required is a logo or phone number.
There's also a loophole. The BE labeling law does not require disclosures on bioengineered foods sold or served at food service venues & restaurants.
DETAILS ABOUT INNATE POTATOES & STORE VARIETIES
Agrochemical giant Monsanto engineered the 1st generation of GMO potatoes to produce their own insecticide & The US FDA approved J.R. Simplot's GMO version. The White Russet & Russet Burbank are sold in stores, used in packaged potato products & served in restaurants.
These 2 varieties, now GMO, were created through genetic engineering technique RNA interference, or RNAi. RNAi artificially interrupts genetic instructions from reaching their destination inside the cell, effectively "silencing" & changing the genes.
It's crucial to note that while the discoloration does not occur, the damage still does. One of the scientists behind Simplot's GMO potatoes has expressed his concern over the fact that months old & damaged potatoes will 'appear fresh.'
LOCATION IN STORES & LACK OF LABELING LAWS
Whole potatoes sold in grocery stores carry the name "White Russet & Russet Burbank" with language such as "reduced bruising" & "fewer black spots" displayed on their packaging. Because the USDA's List of Bioengineered (BE) Foods includes GMO potatoes, the bags must carry a disclosure, such as text, a website or phone number, or the BE logo but is often missed when looking at the bag.
GMO potatoes processed into other products, such as frozen foods & prepared products that contain potato or potato derivatives (e.g., potato starch, potato flour, dextrose, or instant mashed potatoes) are not required to disclose that the potatoes used are GMO.
Restaurants & other food service venues using bioengineered ingredients are not required to disclose that the potatoes are genetically modified thru RNA technology.
CURRENT "HIGH RISK" CROPS: MEANING THEY ARE SO PREVALENT IN STORES THAT CONSUMERS MUST SEEK OUT & VERIFY NON-GMO ALTERNATIVES
Alfalfa
Apple
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Canola
Corn
Cotton
Eggplant
Lettuce
Mushroom
Mustard
Oats
Orange
Papaya
Pineapple
Potato
Soy
Sugar Beet
Zucchini
Yellow summer squash
Banana
Swiss Chard
Flax
Hemp
Peanuts
Peas
Rice
Rutabaga
Squash
Sugar cane
Tomato
Turnip
Wheat
"RNA Meal Changes Honey Bees' DNA Genes," Cell Reports, Volume 27, Issue 7p1949-1959.e6May 14, 2019.
"RNA Fed to Mice Silences DNA Genes," Liang, et al, Food Sci Nutr. 2014 May 15;2(4):380–388. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.113.
"GMO RNAi Foods Already in the Supply Chain,"
Speaker: Jeffrey Smith, Anti-GMO Activist
Video: @Wellness_Radar.
