South Korea suspends wheat imports after GMO plants discovered
EDMONTON — Another country has announced they’re suspending the import of Canadian wheat after genetically modified plants were discovered in Alberta.
South Korea announced Monday they have enacted a ban on Canadian wheat being imported into their country. It comes following a similar ban from Japan announced on Friday.
Last week, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced the plants were discovered near an access road in the County of Strathmore a year ago.
According to the agency, a contractor spraying for weeds discovered several plants were not killed by Roundup herbicide. Tests determined the plants were genetically modified to withstand herbicide.