Friday Fun Fact: Flavr Savr Tomato

Published on: July 22, 2016

The Flavr Savr tomato, the first genetically engineered food approved for U.S. commercial sale, was only sold from 1994–1997. High production costs prevented it from turning a profit.

The Flavr Savr tomato, the first genetically engineered food approved for U.S. commercial sale, was only sold from 1994–1997. High production costs prevented it from turning a profit.