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What Does It Mean When Food Labels Say Bioengineered?

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Since mandatory compliance began in January 2022, many consumers have noticed the term “bioengineered” or a new symbol on food packaging, often causing confusion. This disclosure is required by the USDA's National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS) for foods containing detectable genetic material that has been modified using certain laboratory techniques.

Is Lewis bread bioengineered? What You Need to Know

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According to the product labels on several Lewis Bake Shop breads, such as their 100% Whole Wheat and Healthy Life Keto varieties, the packaging explicitly states the bread "Contains a bioengineered food ingredient". This direct disclosure, mandated by the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, answers the common consumer question: is Lewis bread bioengineered?