date:May 15, 2013
ato genes. Monsanto's New Leaf product used genes from a microorganism, crossing the so-called species line.
However, foes of genetically engineered foods remain alarmed.
Washington, D.C-based Center for Food Safety says Simplot's potatoes join a litany of other genetically engineered crops that don't face rigorous-enough USDA or FDA testing.
Simplot counters its spuds' characteristics are nearly identical to traditionally-bred potatoes.