Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes
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.
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