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Isolated cases of GMOs in the environment (state) - Due to the global increase in areas for the cultivation of genetically modified organisms, the probability of the unintentional spread of GMOs in the environment is increasing. This makes it more difficult to keep GMO products and genetic-technology-free products separate.