date:Apr 24, 2013
DA affirmed earlier findings that the biotech salmon was not likely to be harmful and said the agency had concluded that food from AquAdvantage salmon was as safe as food from conventional Atlantic salmon.
Critics have said the genetically engineered salmon is a dangerous experiment and they have pressured the FDA to reject it. They have said the FDA has relied on outdated science and substandard methods to assess the fish.
Whole Foods Market Inc, Trader Joe's and other food retailers represen