GMO potatoes approved by the USDA

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By Lori Alton, staff writer

(NaturalHealth365) The spread of genetically modified crops now extends to potatoes, with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval last October of two new GM varieties.

Although voluntary approval is still pending from the FDA and the EPA, the Ranger Russet and the Atlantic Russet seem to be on target for planting this spring – much to the dismay of natural health advocates and GMO foes, who lament the environmental damage caused by GM crops.

GM potatoes will largely benefit the potato chip industry

The two potatoes were developed by J.R. Simplot Company, …read more

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