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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Twin brothers get prison on federal heroin charges ... Four more lead pigtails found in Medford ... Most cities will vote on Heritage District in November ... Twin brothers get prison on federal heroin charges ... Four more lead pigtails found in Medford ... Most cities will vote on Heritage District in November ... WASHINGTON STATE Tribe joins legal challenge over modified salmon Comment By PHUONG LE Associated Press MailTribune.com By PHUONG LE Associated Press Posted Jul. 19, 2016 at 6:09 PM By PHUONG LE Associated Press Posted Jul. 19, 2016 at 6:09 PM » Social News SEATTLE (AP) — A Native American tribe in Washington state has joined a lawsuit challenging the federal government's approval of an Atlantic salmon genetically modified to grow faster. The Quinault Indian Nation on Friday joined the lawsuit that 11 other fishing and environmental groups filed against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and others in late March. The lawsuit alleges the FDA didn't fully analyze potential environmental effects before approving the faster-growing salmon for human consumption in November. The tribe says it is worried the genetically modified salmon can escape and harm wild salmon runs, despite assurances from the company, AquaBounty Technologies. "Although there are obvious risks to our salmon, the Food and Drug Administration surged forward with its approval," tribal chairwoman Fawn Sharp said in a statement. Other plaintiffs include the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations, Center for Biological Diversity, Food and Water Watch and Center for Food Safety. The FDA said Tuesday it does not comment on pending litigation. Dave Conley, a spokesman with AquaBounty, said in an email: "We don't comment on pending legal issues, but believe FDA's decision will be upheld." In May, Canadian regulators approved the AquAdvantage salmon "as safe and nutritious for humans and livestock as conventional salmon." This month, the Massachusetts-based company announced it had acquired a second facility on Prince Edward Island in eastern Canada where it would raise conventional Atlantic salmon to provide eggs that would be transferred to its existing facility. The company plans to ship those eggs to Panama, where they will grow in land-based tanks and be processed into filets and shipped to the U.S. for sale. The FDA says no live fish are permitted to be imported or marketed in the U.S. By PHUONG LE Associated Press MailTribune.com By PHUONG LE Associated Press Posted Jul. 19, 2016 at 6:09 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501