Genetically engineered salmon moves closer to FDA approval

The fish, modified to grow extra fast, wouldn't be dangerous for the environment or consumers, says a draft report from the agency. Critics find fault with the announcement's timing, for starters.After more than a decade in regulatory limbo, genetically engineered Atlantic salmon that grow faster than their naturally born counterparts moved closer to American plates, with the publication Friday of a government report that found the fish wouldn't hurt the environment and would be safe to eat.

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