Is Meat and Milk Derived from Animal Clones Safe to Consume
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After years or detailed study and analysis, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that meat and milk from clones of cattle, swine (pigs), and goats, and non-cloned offspring is as safe to eat as the food from conventionally bred animals. Researchers have been cloning livestock since 1996 to help improve the quality of herd and the meat and milk from these animals has now been proven to be safe.
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