U.S. OKs genetically modified potato with lower cancer risk

[riky]

U.S. OKs genetically modified potato with lower cancer risk

By Ros Krasny WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday approved the first genetically modified potato for commercial planting in the United States, a move likely to draw the ire of groups opposed to artificial manipulation of foods. The so-called Innate potato, developed by the J.R. Simplot Company, is engineered to contain less of a suspected human carcinogen that occurs when a conventional potato is fried, and is also less prone to bruising during transport. Idaho-based Simplot is a major supplier of frozen French fries to fast food giant McDonald's Corp. ...

Source: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login