Tag: Gmo meat

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), yes, there is GMO meat available in the food supply, with specific genetically engineered (GE) animals approved for human consumption. While a vast majority of livestock consume GMO feed, the list of animals that have had their own genes modified is much shorter. The first GE animal approved for consumption was salmon, followed by a specific line of pigs.

According to the FDA, only a few genetically engineered animals have been approved for consumption in the U.S., making the answer to which meat is GMO far more specific than commonly believed. While most conventional livestock consume feed from genetically modified crops, this does not make the meat itself genetically engineered. This guide will detail the handful of approved bioengineered animals and clarify the distinction between GMO-fed and GMO-engineered meat.