There are four genetically modified (GM or genetically engineered) foods that could be in the produce section of your grocery store: GM sweetcorn, GM pineapple, GM papaya, and GM squash. For details , published in the Watershed Sentinel magazine. The guide gives a quick glance at the GM fruits and vegetables that could be on the market in Canada.
- GM sweetcorn could be in some stores and farmers鈥� markets. We have more detailed information in our and our . All of our information on GM corn is posted at
- A is sold at Costco stores.
- is imported from the US (Hawaii), but most papaya in Canadian stores comes from other countries.
- A small amount of (just a few varieties) is grown in the US. These probably won鈥檛 make it into your store, but it鈥檚 good to check if you don鈥檛 want to eat it.
For information on all GM foods on the market check our page