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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. GMO alfalfa is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US; GMO canola is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | GMO alfalfa | GMO canola |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | dairy feed, beef feed | canola oil, margarine, processed snacks |
GMO alfalfa is Roundup Ready genetically engineered alfalfa used as livestock feed.
GMO canola is herbicide-tolerant genetically engineered canola (rapeseed).
GMO alfalfa: EU restricts GMO cultivation; enters the food chain via animal products.
GMO canola: EU mandates GMO labeling and restricts cultivation.
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