If Rapeseed Is Toxic, Why Do People Consume Canola Oil?

Question

I've been doing some research on canola oil, only to find out that it's made from genetically modified rapeseed. I found out that canola oil is registered with the EPA as an insecticide, and that conola oil is "...deemed undesirable for human consumption" by the FDA.

Here's a site talking about the dangers of it:

http://www.breathing.com/articles/canola-oil.htm

With all the questions of toxicity to living beings, why is it allowed to be used? Shouldn't the dangers always outweigh the benefits in a case like this?

Answer 1

Use it.

It's safe.

Answer 2

Canola stands for Canadian Oil Low Acid.  The toxic erucic acid is very low in the rapeseed oil marketed as canola.  Use it and enjoy.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/canola-...