USDA Decides on Bill Gates-Approved Fake Meat – Are These Cancer Tumors or Totally Safe to Eat?
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently given its approval to lab-grown or synthetic meat, which has sparked excitement and skepticism in equal measure. Bill Gates, a prominent advocate and investor in this emerging industry, sees synthetic meat as a potential solution to global food challenges. However, critics raise valid concerns about its safety and long-term consequences. (westernjournal.com) (apnews.com)
Lab-grown meat, produced through cellular agriculture, involves culturing animal cells in a laboratory to create muscle tissues that mimic conventional meat. Proponents argue that this innovative technology presents a sustainable alternative to traditional livestock farming, offering a way to feed the growing global population while reducing the environmental impact of meat production. (bloomberg.com)
However, detractors of synthetic meat have voiced their reservations and have raised significant concerns about its safety. Among these concerns is the use of “immortalized cells” in lab-grown meat production. These cells are technically precancerous and can be fully cancerous, which has raised alarm bells for many people. While some scientists claim that it is essentially impossible for people who eat them to get cancer from them, there are no long-term health studies to prove it.
Moreover, the synthetic meat industry’s top executives’ boastful claims seem too good to be true for many. (westernjournal.com) One synthetic meat company CEO said, “You just need a cell. From that one cell, you can make billions of pounds of meat.” This has raised ethical concerns about using immortalized cells, which began when cervical cancer cells were taken from a woman without her consent or knowledge.
The synthetic meat industry is also being mum on the whole topic, aware of how suspicious they look in doing so. (westernjournal.com) Interviews with insiders make clear that the cultured meat industry is anxious about its use of immortalized cells and is doing what it can to avoid the subject.
In conclusion, while lab-grown meat presents a sustainable alternative to traditional livestock farming, it is not without its risks. The synthetic meat industry needs to address the concerns raised by detractors and conduct long-term health studies to prove its safety. Until then, consumers should be cautious about consuming synthetic meat. (westernjournal.com)
