{"id":131811,"date":"2026-10-12T20:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T20:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/?p=131811"},"modified":"2026-10-20T11:29:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T11:29:39","slug":"how-safe-is-the-food-on-your-plate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/how-safe-is-the-food-on-your-plate\/","title":{"rendered":"How safe is the food on your plate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"xbm9y6q\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nGMOs on your plate: friend or foe? This video dives into what genetically modified organisms (GMOs) really are and whether they&#8217;re safe to eat. We explore the science behind altering crops and the rigorous assessments required before they reach consumers.<\/p>\n<p>Discover why major scientific bodies deem approved GMO foods as safe as their non-GMO counterparts. 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