Question:
Shalom, would you please explain briefly why genetically modified organisms (GMO) are kosher certified. From what I understand some GMO’s contain DNA, genes, from other species, such as DNA from and animal is injected into a plant. Thank you very much, Reuven.
Answer:
Unfortunately I am not very familiar with this subject, however I can refer you to the following link, where Horav Y. Belski zt”l does discuss this issue.
https://oukosher.org/halacha-yomis/are-genetically-modified-organisms-gmos-kosher-i-have-heard-that-they-can-splice-the-genes-from-one-type-of-plant-into-another-for-example-canola-seeds-can-be-modified-with-the-genes-fro/
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