GOOD Meat Receives FDA Approval for Lab-Grown Chicken, Bringing It One Step Closer to Grocery Store Shelves.

Lab-Grown Chicken Closer to Hitting Grocery Stores

Americans are one step closer to being able to buy chicken grown from animal cells, also known as lab-grown meat. GOOD Meat, the developer of such a chicken product, announced Tuesday that it has received a so-called “no questions” letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This letter states that the administration is satisfied that the product is safe to sell in the United States.

The FDA previously gave the green light to lab-grown chicken from another company, Upside Foods, in November. This means that both companies now need the go-ahead from the US Department of Agriculture in order to sell to consumers.

If approved, acclaimed chef José Andrés plans to serve GOOD Meat’s chicken to customers at his Washington, D.C. restaurant. GOOD Meat is also in talks with other restaurants and food service companies about potential partnerships.

The company has been working on its lab-grown chicken product for the past two years. It is made from animal cells that are grown in a lab and then combined with plant-based ingredients to create a product that looks and tastes like chicken.

The company says that its lab-grown chicken is more sustainable than traditional chicken, as it uses fewer resources and produces less waste. It also claims that its product is healthier, as it is free from antibiotics and hormones.

It remains to be seen whether GOOD Meat’s lab-grown chicken will be approved by the Agriculture Department, but the FDA’s approval is a major step forward for the company. If approved, it could be the first lab-grown chicken product to hit the market in the United States.