"A major report released last week by the National Academy of Sciences concluded that foods made from genetically engineered crops are safe, but that the federal government needs to increase certain oversight practices. A recent Gallup poll suggests Americans are not alarmed by the current use of biotechnology in food production, although only 14% indicate they have heard a great deal about the issue. Four in five Americans, 80%, believe the food in most grocery stores is safe to eat. Only 30% believe foods made with biotechnology pose a serious health hazard to consumers, while 51% disagree and 19% are unsure. Overall, 48% support the use of biotechnology in agriculture and food production, while 41% oppose it and 11% are unsure. These figures are very similar to when Gallup first measured public opinion on this issue last fall."

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