IN-DEPTH: Controversial mRNA Technology Now Targeting Livestock

At least five states have introduced proposals to restrict the use of controversial mRNA technology or gene therapies in livestock or demand full disclosure to consumers on product packaging.
The states considering legislation include North Dakota, Tennessee, Arizona, Idaho, and Missouri.
Idaho House Bill 154 would make it a misdemeanor offense for anyone who provides or administers a vaccine using mRNA technology “for use in an individual or any other mammal in this state.”
Arizona House Bill 2762 would require conspicuous labeling of all aquatic, livestock, or poultry products that received mRNA vaccines and prohibits these products from being labeled as organic.
Tennessee House Bill 0099 would amend existing law to prohibit the manufacture or sale of livestock or meat that contains mRNA “vaccine of vaccines materials” without a conspicuous label that there are such ingredients in the product….

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