------. Unintended GMO Health Risks. Genetically modified foods: YES, you are already eating them. NO, they are not safe to eat. Did you know... since 1996 Americans have been eating genetically modified (GM) ingredients in most processed foods.Did you know... GM plants, such as soybean, corn, cottonseed, and canola have had foreign genes forced into their DNA.And the inserted genes come from species, such as bacteria and viruses, that have never been in the human food supply. Did you know... genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not safe.M plants, such as soybean, corn, cottonseed, and canola have had foreign genes forced into their DNA. And the inserted genes come from species, such as bacteria and viruses, that have never been in the human food supply. Did you know... genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not safe.