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| Moon Pie | Nov 25 2015, 01:27 PM Post #651 |
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Genetically engineered salmon faces upstream battle http://www.aljazeera.com/blogs/americas/2015/11/genetically-engineered-salmon-faces-upstream-battle-151125043327218.html It is a controversial decision that got buried in all the talk of terrorism in the wake of the November 13 attacks in Paris that left 130 people dead. But plenty of people noticed and debated the US food safety regulator's move last week to allow a company to sell genetically engineered salmon to customers. And now, the decision on how to label it is just as controversial. Starting Tuesday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will open the door for the public to weigh in on how to label salmon that has been genetically engineered. Last Thursday, the FDA ruled that it is. It is the first time they have given the okay to eat an animal that has been tinkered with by scientists. The decision will allow AquaBounty Technologies, a company with offices in Massachusetts and Prince Edward Island, to market its salmon in stores. AquaBounty farms its fish and says it grows the salmon faster and cheaper without exploiting the ocean. But critics, like the Center for Food Safety (CFS), argue genetically engineered (GE) food is dangerous to public health. They plan to fight the FDA's decision in court but have yet to file the paperwork. The issue of labelling is just as controversial. According to the FDA, AquaBounty will not be required to label its salmon as genetically engineered because they only require labelling "if there is a material difference - such as a different nutritional profile". In the AquaBounty case, they "did not find any such differences". Instead, they are asking AquaBounty to voluntarily label their product. As a result, Jaydee Hanson, from the CFS, calls the public comment period on labelling a sham and "a shameful make work project on the part of FDA". Three major US stores - Target, Whole Foods and Costco - confirmed to Al Jazeera that they will not be selling the salmon when it becomes available. |
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| Plus 1 | Nov 25 2015, 02:22 PM Post #652 |
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Maybe, after the Thanksgiving left overs, I'll try it. :-) |
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| Doctor Magnus Warlock | Nov 25 2015, 02:24 PM Post #653 |
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| Plus 1 | Nov 25 2015, 02:24 PM Post #654 |
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GMO fish too? :-( |
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| VoiceofReason | Nov 25 2015, 03:39 PM Post #655 |
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Eat to your hearts delight.
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| VoiceofReason | Nov 25 2015, 03:40 PM Post #656 |
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Ranch, Bbq sauce & honey.... My jury is still out. 😶
Edited by VoiceofReason, Nov 25 2015, 03:45 PM.
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| Doctor Magnus Warlock | Nov 25 2015, 06:37 PM Post #657 |
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Now Goddess of Reason, Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone, and try something different.
Edited by Doctor Magnus Warlock, Nov 25 2015, 06:37 PM.
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| VoiceofReason | Nov 25 2015, 08:20 PM Post #658 |
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I guess if that guy can hop on a trampoline to make a shot, I can mix a few sauces together to see (sigh) how they taste. 😊 Edited by VoiceofReason, Nov 25 2015, 08:21 PM.
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| cisslybee2012 | Dec 2 2015, 05:52 PM Post #659 |
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The REBEL
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Oh wow! This is the best vinaigrette for a salad ever! Check this out, it's so simple, tasty, and cheap to do, that it don't make any sense not to try it. Here's my recipe: 2/3 cup of olive oil 3/4 cup of red wine or white vinegar 1/2 cup of raspberry jam 1 tsp black pepper 2 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp ground mustard 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp jarred chopped garlic 1 packet of Stevia (optional) Trust me y'all, this is better than Ken's Raspberry Walnut and healthier for you too, because it doesn't contain high fructose corn syrup and preservatives like Ken's vinaigrette. In fact, I emptied the bottle of Ken's and used it for this concoction. It'll fill the bottle up. Now here's what you do: Put all that stuff in a big enough bowl and whisk it until the jam dissolves. And then pour it into a measuring cup so that you can pour it into the salad dressing bottle without making a mess. And then put the cap on and shake it up vigorously, and that's it! The best vinaigrette ever! I have this over my tossed main course salad of romaine lettuce, sweet grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, shredded carrot, 2 chopped hard boiled eggs, and a handful of roasted unsalted sunflower seeds sprinkled over the top. Drizzle a little of this dressing and get down! But it will go famously with any kind of salad. And you've probably got all of the ingredients already in the house, so give it a try. There's no easier way to make your own dressing and break the habit of buying dressing from the supermarket. Edited by cisslybee2012, Dec 2 2015, 06:09 PM.
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