FDA’s Nov. 19 announcement that it had determined AquaBounty Technology’s AquAdvantage salmon is as safe to eat as non-genetically engineered salmon drew passionate responses, particularly from those opposing the fish.
The agency’s announcement also caused the Center for Food Safety (CFS) to announce plans to sue FDA to block its approval. On the CFS website, the non-profit environmental advocacy organization noted, “Consumers concerned about their personal health may not be able to avoid the fish. While 9,000 grocery stores and numerous restaurants have vowed not to sell the GE fish, [the] lack of labeling laws mean that average consumers will not have a choice.”
