Genetically modified chops and bacon are coming to Canada soon.

In April, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the commercial distribution of pigs genetically modified using CRISPR technology to combat porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), a costly and widespread disease in the swine industry.

These pigs are expected to enter the U.S. market in 2026. However, Canadian consumers could see genetically modified pork products in stores without labels or advertising as early as next year, the TORONTO SUN reports.

CRISPR is a powerful gene-editing tool that allows scientists to alter DNA with high precision. This technology has enormous potential in agriculture. In pigs, it was used to disable a gene that makes them susceptible to PRRS, eliminating the need for antibiotics and veterinary intervention.

The goal is simple: increase productivity, reduce losses, and stabilize the food supply chain. But whether this meets consumer expectations remains a separate and unresolved question.

According to the National Pork Producers Council, CANADA imported over $850 million worth of pork from the United States in 2024. So, regardless of what Canadian regulators decide, genetically modified MEAT will soon be entering our country. And yet, no label will indicate whether your pork chop or bacon came from a genetically modified animal.