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USDA Approves Genetically Modified Purple Tomato

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a genetically modified purple tomato, the pigment coming from chemicals called anthocyanins which give blueberries, blackberries, and eggplants their purplish hues, clearing the path for the unique fruit to be sold in American stores next year. What do you think?

Daniel Villalobos, Pamphlet Author

“Who are we to play a very insignificant version of God?”

Daniel Villalobos, Pamphlet Author

Erin O’Leary, Risk Analyst

“Could they make tomatoes red?”

Erin O’Leary, Risk Analyst

Adrien Stucin, Pyrotechnics Expert

“I’m just hoping they’ll have that classic purple taste!”

Adrien Stucin, Pyrotechnics Expert