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The Flavr Savr Tomato - The World's First Genetically Engineered Food
In 1994 the world's first genetically-engineered food went on sale in the US. It was a tomato, called the 'Flavr Savr' which stayed fresh for up to 30 days. Plus, a mysterious anthrax outbreak in the Soviet Union; the murder of a Catholic archbishop in El Salvador; and the Teletubbies turn 20.
Photo: Roger Salquist, former Chairman and CEO of Calgene (courtesy of Roger Salquist)
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In 1994 the world's first genetically-engineered food went on sale in the US. It was a tomato, called the 'Flavr Savr' which stayed fresh for up to 30 days. Plus, a mysterious anthrax outbreak in the Soviet Union; the murder of a Catholic archbishop in El Salvador; and the Teletubbies turn 20.
Photo: Roger Salquist, former Chairman and CEO of Calgene (courtesy of Roger Salquist)
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