Is it reasonable to expect that some consumers will interpret the label as a warning that GMO foods are unhealthy?Free and informed consent is one of the fundamental ethical conditions on any exchange. Parties to the exchange must understand and give their voluntary consent in order for the exchange to be ethically responsible. By meeting this standard, the exchange will both respect the autonomy of the parties involved and meet utilitarian goals of providing mutual benefit. Product labeling for ingredients and nutritional value are two ways that food labeling serves this ethical goal by providing consumers with the information needed to make a fully informed decision. Should food that contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs) be required to carry a label that identifies them as GMO?