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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. Bt corn is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US; GMO alfalfa is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Bt corn | GMO alfalfa |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Restricted | Restricted |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | medium | medium |
| Banned in | — | — |
| Restricted in | European Union | European Union |
| Category | gmo | gmo |
| Where it hides | corn chips, corn syrup, cereal | dairy feed, beef feed |
Bt corn is genetically engineered corn that produces Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal proteins.
GMO alfalfa is Roundup Ready genetically engineered alfalfa used as livestock feed.
Bt corn: Several EU countries ban cultivation; the EU requires GMO labeling that the US historically did not.
GMO alfalfa: EU restricts GMO cultivation; enters the food chain via animal products.
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