Thousands urge Costco to not sell GM salmon, even with FDA approval

As part of a week-long call to action organized by Friends of the Earth and its allies, more than 8,000 people plan to send Costco letters pushing it to commit against selling genetically modified (GM) salmon, even if it's approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA is currently considering GM salmon's approval. If approved, this would be the first genetically engineered animal allowed by regulators to enter the US food supply, and it will likely not be labeled.

After a June rally, Costco responded that it does not plan to sell GM salmon, but "left open the possibility that it may sell GMO salmon if approved by the FDA," according to Friends of the Earth.

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