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DeSantis Signs Controversial Florida Lab-Grown Meat Ban, Fetterman Supports

May 4, 2024, 03:31 PM

A controversial ban on lab-grown meat in Florida, supported by Senator John Fetterman and recently signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, has sparked a nationwide debate, with other Southern states considering similar legislation. The ban has been criticized as unscientific and a move that caters to the interests of the traditional meat industry. Critics argue that the ban is not based on scientific evidence and could hinder technological innovation in food production. Supporters of the ban label lab-grown meat as unnatural, with some derogatorily referring to it as 'slop' or 'bug food.' The debate has highlighted a cultural divide, with significant backlash from various stakeholders including tech industry leaders, who argue that the ban could stifle innovation and economic growth. Additionally, a lab-grown meat company has accused Governor DeSantis of ignoring Republican "basic values" by supporting the ban.