So, ConAgra responded to my question about GMO foods that I mentioned in a previous post http://americadontbuyit.blogspot.com/2014/02/is-popcorn-safe.html. Here's what they had to say:
Consumer Affairs Email Response (Case#: 62205633)
conagra_care@conagra.epowercenterdirect.com (conagra_care@conagra.epowercenterdirect.com)
2/15/14
Hello,
Thank you for your email.
We understand there is a lot of discussion around this topic and we do appreciate hearing from our consumers and would be happy to share your feedback.
We do use both GMO and Non-GMO Ingredients in our products because many ingredients in the food supply contain crops that are genetically modified. The most common food crops that are GMO include: corn (excluding popping corn), soybeans, rapeseed (canola), cotton (cottonseed oil) and sugar beets. Food ingredients with origins from these crops should be considered to be GMO. There are also some crops which are not derived from GMO sources: Wheat (This includes Ultra Grain and Hungarian flour.), popcorn (this is different than corn), tomatoes, potatoes and peanuts. All of these food crops are considered non-GMO.
We do have a number of product lines that are made with ingredients that were grown from seeds not derived from GMO sources:
Hunt's tomatoes
Popcorn - all of our Orville Redenbacher’s and Act II popcorn
Alexia potatoes
Rosarita beans
We want you to know that we appreciate you reaching out to us and sharing your thoughts. I will be sure to pass on your feedback to others in our organizations who are involved in these conversations.
Have a great day!
Sarah
Consumer Affairs Representative
ConAgra Foods
Case: 62205633
1-877-CONAGRA (1-877-266-2472)
www.conagrafoods.com
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