Before I recently watched two scientists argue for and against genetically engineered salmon. I will restate their argument and you decide if salmon will be on your dinner plate.
For - These “engineered” salmon are modified by inserting a growth hormone from another type of fish into DNA of salmon eggs. In Panama, these salmon will be harvested in enclosed and controlled pens. They will be delivered through a developed, controlled and predictable supply method. These genetically modified salmon eat more and develop faster. The advantage to the consumer is they will be brought to market faster. These modified salmon are supposed to be 95% sterol, so there’s little chance of reproduction in the wild. FDA has fully tested these salmon according to their food safety standards. Warning labels are unnecessary because these salmon taste just like wild salmon.
Against - Genetically altered salmon have unknown allergic affects to consumers. The FDA has no data or test results on the harmful affects or allergic reactions of the growth hormone compounds used in engineered salmon. Genetically modified salmon are gluttonous, hence faster growth. If they are accidently loosed from their “controlled environment’ into the wild, wild salmon population and its food source will be in danger of being overtaken. There is no “FDA control” of international harvesting of these salmon in foreign countries. FDA is considering no warning label for consumers, therefore consumers won’t know what their eating. Genetically modified beef, pork, and chicken are next in line for approval.
I used to love salmon and now I'm speechless.
For - These “engineered” salmon are modified by inserting a growth hormone from another type of fish into DNA of salmon eggs. In Panama, these salmon will be harvested in enclosed and controlled pens. They will be delivered through a developed, controlled and predictable supply method. These genetically modified salmon eat more and develop faster. The advantage to the consumer is they will be brought to market faster. These modified salmon are supposed to be 95% sterol, so there’s little chance of reproduction in the wild. FDA has fully tested these salmon according to their food safety standards. Warning labels are unnecessary because these salmon taste just like wild salmon.
Against - Genetically altered salmon have unknown allergic affects to consumers. The FDA has no data or test results on the harmful affects or allergic reactions of the growth hormone compounds used in engineered salmon. Genetically modified salmon are gluttonous, hence faster growth. If they are accidently loosed from their “controlled environment’ into the wild, wild salmon population and its food source will be in danger of being overtaken. There is no “FDA control” of international harvesting of these salmon in foreign countries. FDA is considering no warning label for consumers, therefore consumers won’t know what their eating. Genetically modified beef, pork, and chicken are next in line for approval.
I used to love salmon and now I'm speechless.
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