Avoiding GMOs May Increase Legal Risks

Anti-biotechnology activist groups and product recalls are placing increasing pressure on food companies and retailers to avoid using transgenic crops in their food or feed supplies, compelling some to commit to sourcing “non-GMO” ingredients to protect the reputation of their brands. Yet avoiding agricultural biotechnology carries risks that companies must carefully consider or unwittingly increase their legal liability and the impact of negative publicity.

Risk of Product Liability. Genetically…