GENET-news articles on GE pigs (EnviroPig)
2008-11-20 | permalink
GE ’Enviropig’ may go to market in the USA
It’s been called ”Frankenfood.” But backers of genetically engineered meat say it’s just as tasty and safe for consumers as regular cuts from the butcher. We’re not talking about mad scientists holed up in castles. Some of the biggest links in the food chain are expecting farm animals with altered DNA to end up on the dinner plate -- unless the Food and Drug Administration says no. The creators of ”Frankenfood” push health and costs benefits, but diners also could be doing their part for the environment by gorging on modified pork chops in the not-too-distant future.
- MarketWatch.com, USA: ’Enviropig’ may go to market
- Detroit Free Press, USA: Green swine good for environment, scientists say
- Center for Food Safety, USA: It came from the grocery store: Genetically engineered meat may be heading to a supermarket near you
- The Hamilton Spectator, Canada: Genetically engineered meal close to your table
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2008-11-20 | permalink
GE ’Enviropig’ may go to market in the USA
It’s been called ”Frankenfood.” But backers of genetically engineered meat say it’s just as tasty and safe for consumers as regular cuts from the butcher. We’re not talking about mad scientists holed up in castles. Some of the biggest links in the food chain are expecting farm animals with altered DNA to end up on the dinner plate -- unless the Food and Drug Administration says no. The creators of ”Frankenfood” push health and costs benefits, but diners also could be doing their part for the environment by gorging on modified pork chops in the not-too-distant future.
- MarketWatch.com, USA: ’Enviropig’ may go to market
- Detroit Free Press, USA: Green swine good for environment, scientists say
- Center for Food Safety, USA: It came from the grocery store: Genetically engineered meat may be heading to a supermarket near you
- The Hamilton Spectator, Canada: Genetically engineered meal close to your table
