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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. Bt corn is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US; GMO salmon is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Bt corn | GMO salmon |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Restricted | Restricted |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | medium | medium |
| Banned in | — | — |
| Restricted in | European Union | European Union |
| Category | gmo | gmo |
| Where it hides | corn chips, corn syrup, cereal | farmed salmon fillets |
Bt corn is genetically engineered corn that produces Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal proteins.
GMO salmon is AquAdvantage Atlantic salmon engineered for faster growth.
Bt corn: Several EU countries ban cultivation; the EU requires GMO labeling that the US historically did not.
GMO salmon: Not approved for sale in the EU; the US approved it for commercial sale in 2021.
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