Atlantic Salmon Genetic Modification Approved, FDA Faces Lawsuit

A coalition of consumers, commercial, and environmental organizations sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approving genetically engineered Atlantic salmon. This latest FDA approval is the first-ever, genetically engineered food animal by the government agency.

FDA’s approval of genetically engineered Atlantic salmon is challenged

In an attempt to facilitate the growth of Atlantic salmon, the FDA approved genetically re-engineering the endangered species. AquaBounty Technologies, Inc., of Maynard, Massachusetts, is to engineer the genetic modification of the Atlantic salmon — or AquAdvantage salmon.

AquaBounty Technologies is a biotechnology company, which engages in the research and development of products that aim to increase …read more