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Hi everyone,
This came in my e-newsletter from the American Holistic Health Association yesterday.
FEATURED NEWS ITEM
Here are some new tips for reading labels.
Check out those little stickers on the fresh fruits and vegetables in your market. A five digit code beginning with a 9 means that produce was grown organically. A five digit code beginning with an 8 identifies genetically engineered produce. For further details, read "Talking Fruit" at
http://www.plantea.com/genetically-modified-foods.htm
Packaged food with the USDA ORGANIC symbol must follow these labeling guidelines:
* 100 Percent Organic = 100%
* Organic = at least 95%
* Made with Organic = at least 70%
To learn more, read "How to Read the New Organic Labels" at
http://www.theorganicreport.com/pages/12_how_to_read_the_new_organic_labels.cfm
Best wishes,
Happygal
In Reply to: Reading Labels on Produce - organic/gmo posted by Happygal on October 04, 2003 at 04:51:03:
Thanks, Happygal!
The politics of food labeling.
Walt
In Reply to: Reading Labels on Produce - organic/gmo posted by Happygal on October 04, 2003 at 04:51:03:
Hi Happygal:
Thanks. I checked my organic produce and found the #9 codes. However, my organic salad mix did not have it. Instead, it carried the new "USDA Organic" seal. I bookmarked the two websites for future reference. They'll come in handy.
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