USDA clears new genetically-modified purple tomato

(WPRI) — A brand new purple tomato could soon be coming to a produce aisle near you, so long as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave Norfolk Plant Sciences the OK to continue growing its genetically-modified purple tomatoes.Following a review of the tomato, which the company claims was "modified to alter its color and enhance its nutritional quality," the USDA determined the plant "may be safely grown and used in breeding in th