GMO Apple Approved by USDA | Real Food Round-Up

The USDA recently approved a new GMO apple called the Arctic Apple. This new apple has been genetically modified so that it won't brown as quickly when cut. But what are the benefits and risks of this sort of thing and what do we need to know as consumers? [x_video type="16:9, 5:3, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2" m4v="" ogv="" poster="" hide_controls="" autoplay="" embed='' no_container="true"]