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FDA approves genetically modified salmon in agency first
2015-11-20
[Guardian] This marks the first engineered animal product to be approved for sale although GM food such as soy and corn are already available.

The production and consumption of genetically engineered salmon has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, marking the first time that a genetically modified animal product has been cleared for sale in the US.

The FDA said that it has approved the salmon, produced by Massachusetts-based firm AquaBounty Technologies, "based on sound science and a comprehensive review" that found the product was safe for US consumers. While GM food such as soy and corn are already available, this will be the first engineered animal product to be approved for sale.

The federal regulator has stipulated that the salmon may only be raised in land-based, secure hatcheries in Panama and Canada, which it will monitor. However, the US will be off limits for the breeding and raising of salmon.
Posted by:Besoeker

#8  Said one Mod: "It's SALMON, not Pink!"
Posted by: Frank G   2015-11-20 16:39  

#7  Can't grow'em here, but Tilapia raised in Chinese ponds is OK.
Posted by: Skidmark   2015-11-20 12:29  

#6  Predicting the future is hard, because it hasn't happened yet.
Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418   2015-11-20 11:23  

#5  Gary Larson to the white courtesy phone. Paging Gary Larson . ...
Posted by: AlanC   2015-11-20 11:09  

#4  This is why.

"AquaBounty’s salmon are modified for fast growth with genes from two other fish. The company, which has attempted to get its product approved in the US since 1995, claims that the salmon will grow twice as quickly as wild salmon and will need 25% less feed to reach full size."

Not against the idea in general, but the doubt expressed about our civil servants' ability to prevent bad outcomes is well founded.
Posted by: Iblis   2015-11-20 10:36  

#3  Soylent Red?

We should be so lucky.
Posted by: Nguard   2015-11-20 07:50  

#2  Soylent Red?
Posted by: Procopius2k   2015-11-20 07:44  

#1  Given the inverse midas touch of our civil 'servants', I do not see this ending well.
Posted by: Nguard   2015-11-20 04:32  

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