Genetic material from animals in vegetables

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How do you feel about fruit and vegetables that have been genetically modified to add (parts of) animal DNA?

I came across this letter to the editor in Herald Scotland:
A FEW years ago I was rather alarmed at reading that there was a proposal to introduce fish DNA into tomatoes in order to extend their shelf life.

As a vegetarian (no fish, flesh or fowl in my diet whatsoever) I am growing increasingly concerned [...]
Full letter: GM worry for vegetarians | Herald Scotland (16 March 2015)