... product during the 1980 's gives anti-GMO groups credibility in this regard. The tryptophan that was produced was made from genetically engineered bacteria, and while it initially passed safety tests, it wound up costing the lives of 100 Americans, while another 5,000 people fell gravely ill (Goodyear-Smith, 2001) . The incident triggered a congressional hearing, as well as a Food and Drug ... ...

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