The Flavr Savr Tomato: The First Genetically Modified Food Approved by the FDA in 1994
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In 1994, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first genetically modified food for human consumption, a tomato with a longer shelf life. This groundbreaking product was the Flavr Savr tomato, developed by the Californian company Calgene.
