FDA CLEARED THE WAY FOR THE SALE OF BEEF FROM GENE-EDITED CATTLE USING CRISPR TECHNOLOGY
The cattle by Recombinetics are the 3rd genetically altered animals given the green light for human consumption in the U.S., after salmon and pigs.
The FDA said it could reach the market in as early as 2 years. Unlike salmon and pigs, the cattle did not have to go through a years-long approval process. Instead it took only a few months. The FDA said the cattle were exempt because their genetic makeup is similar to that of other existing cattle. They are not requiring it to be labeled differently either.
The gene-edited trait in the Recombinetics cattle can be passed down so semen and embryos from them could be used to produce more genetically altered offspring.
Jaydee Hanson, of the Center for Food Safety, said the agency should keep track of the animals for several generations to ensure there aren’t any "unintended issues." The agency doesn't appear to have any intention to do so.
https://modernfarmer.com/2022/03/fda-crispr-cows-for-beef/ FDA CLEARED THE WAY FOR THE SALE OF BEEF FROM GENE-EDITED CATTLE USING CRISPR TECHNOLOGY
The cattle by Recombinetics are the 3rd genetically altered animals given the green light for human consumption in the U.S., after salmon and pigs.
The FDA said it could reach the market in as early as 2 years. Unlike salmon and pigs, the cattle did not have to go through a years-long approval process. Instead it took only a few months. The FDA said the cattle were exempt because their genetic makeup is similar to that of other existing cattle. They are not requiring it to be labeled differently either.
The gene-edited trait in the Recombinetics cattle can be passed down so semen and embryos from them could be used to produce more genetically altered offspring.
Jaydee Hanson, of the Center for Food Safety, said the agency should keep track of the animals for several generations to ensure there aren’t any "unintended issues." The agency doesn't appear to have any intention to do so.
https://modernfarmer.com/2022/03/fda-crispr-cows-for-beef/