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FDA approves genetically modified pigs for food, therapies in U.S.
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The biologically altered pigs have been engineered without a naturally produced sugar in their cells that can cause severe allergic reactions in humans, when eaten. File Photo by by Jai79/Pixabay
Dec. 17 (UPI) Federal regulators have approved genetically modified pigs for food and medical uses in the United States, marking just the second time they have signed off on a biologically modified animal for a consumer purpose.
The Food and Drug Administration gave approval this week to pigs that have been engineered to cut out alpha-gal sugar in their cells that can cause severe allergic reactions in humans if eaten. The sugar is also found in red meat like beef and lamb.