Genetically modified jellyfish lamb accidentally sold and presumably consumed

A fluorescent lamb that had been genetically modified with jellyfish protein to give it transparent skin ended up mistakenly being taken to an abattoir in France, even though it was only meant to be used in research, reports said on Tuesday. Authorities are looking into how the lamb was sold as meat to an unknown customer and almost certainly eaten. The lamb, named Ruby, was genetically altered with a jellyfish protein known as GFP (Green Fluorescent Protein) that gave the animal a fluorescent color.
The protein altered the appearance of the animal's skin to make it transparent. Ruby was born for research purposes but last autumn she was mistakenly taken to the abattoir along with other animals destined for consumption.
The meat was put on sale as normal and purchased by an individual consumer in Ile-de-France, whose identity has not been revealed. Therefore the likelihood is that the meat from the animal was eaten, but it is unclear by whom or how many people.