LIFE SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -The FDA approved the sale of the first genetically modified food-the FLAVR SAVR tomato, deeming it as safe as conventionally-bred tomatoes. The FDA’s decision on the FLAVR SAVR tomato-marketed by Calgene, Inc.

Detailed explanation-2: -1994: The first GMO produce created through genetic engineering-a GMO tomato-becomes available for sale after studies evaluated by federal agencies proved it to be as safe as traditionally bred tomatoes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Monsanto denies these accusations, however, they are one of the leading companies in genetically modified foods who does not support labeling. Shortly after Monsanto bought out Calgene, the Flavr Savr tomato was shelved and has been ever since.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1996, the first genetically altered crop, a delayed-ripening tomato was commercially released. In the year 2003, the estimated global area of GM crops for was 67.7 million hectares.