On Thursday, the FDA approved genetically modified salmon for consumption. The modified salmon grows twice as fast as conventionally farm-raised ones. But the FDA’s decision sparked an immediate backlash from food safety and environmental groups who have dubbed the animal a “frankenfish.” They say the safety studies are insufficient and that the modified fish could taint non-modified populations. We take a closer look at the debate.
FDA Gives GMO Salmon the Green Light
On Thursday, the FDA approved genetically modified salmon for consumption. The modified salmon grows twice as fast as conventionally farm-raised ones. But the FDA's decision sparked an immediate backlash from food safety and environmental groups who have dubbed the animal a "frankenfish." They say the safety studies are insufficient and that the modified fish could taint non-modified populations. We take a closer look at the debate.
(AquaBountyTechnologies)
Guests:
Jaydee Hanson, policy director, Center for Food Safety
Val Giddings, senior fellow, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation; a former consultant for AquaBounty