For the very first time ever, there is a genetically modified animal that is available to people for consumption. Most people are unaware of the serious health and environmental consequences because of this. This happened last month in a transaction between two countries. The new salmon actually grow twice as fast as regular salmon. But, the growth rate of the modified salmon is exaggerated. Genetically modified salmon is potentially dangerous to your overall health too.
Key Takeaways:
- Aquabounty Technologies sold 5 tons of genetically modified salmon to a Canadian customer marking the first time such an animal is available for human consumption.
- The genetically modified salmon require less food than farmed Atlantic salmon and grow about twice as fast.
- A lawsuit was filed in March of 2016 against the FDA by the Center for Food Safety to prevent the sale of these genetically modified salmon in the USA.
“GM salmon could potentially cause more allergies than regular salmon, Hanson explained, though we can’t be sure, due to a lack of proper studies.”
Read more: http://www.thealternativedaily.com/how-to-know-if-you-are-eating-genetically-modified-salmon
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