The FDA’s Guidance on Gene Edited Foods + What American Foods are Banned in Other Countries? – Xtalks Food Podcast Ep. 149

In a pivotal move for the food industry, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled industry guidance for genome edited foods derived from plants. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about gene edited foods and how this landmark guidance aims to demystify the FDA’s risk-based approach towards both genome edited foods and all new plant varieties. Genome editing stands as a cutting-edge technique that ingeniously introduces new traits into plants. It also serves as a way of catering to the burgeoning needs of a growing global population. The FDA’s recent guidance document sheds light on the regulatory landscape for foods derived from genome edited plants. It lays out the foundational principles for ensuring the safety of these innovative foods. The team talks about the differences between genetically modified organisms (GMO) and gene edited foods, as well as whether these foods could be considered organic.

Also in this episode, Sydney talks about eight American foods banned in other countries. The disconnect between the US and other countries becomes clear when it comes to these preservatives. That’s why a handful of American foods find themselves banned outside the US, while being granted the stamp of “safe” approval by the FDA and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) within the country. The list includes instant stuffing and mashed potatoes, Skittles, Twinkies and Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, Pillsbury biscuits, bread with potassium bromate, high fructose corn syrup, American pork and chlorinated chicken. These foods are banned in other countries for a variety of reasons, such as the inclusion potentially unsafe dyes, hormones and preservatives. The team compares these banned foods to the foods that are banned in America and discuss the cultural and societal differences between them.

Read the full article here:

Genome Edited Foods: Understanding the New FDA Guidance

Top 8 American Foods Banned in Other Countries

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