How To I.D. Genetically Modified Food at the Supermarket

[Donnachaidh]

http://blog.friendseat.com/how-to-id-genetically-modified-food-at-the-supermarket

Not many consumers realize that the FDA does not require genetically modified food to be labeled. That’s because the FDA has decided that you, dear consumer, don’t care if the tomato you’re eating has been cross bred with frog genes to render the tomato more resistant to cold weather. Some consumers may not be concerned with eating Frankenfood, but for those who are, here’s how to determine if the fruits and vegetables you’re buying are (GM) genetically modified.

Hat tip to Marion Owen for her valuable information. Here’s how it works:

For conventionally grown fruit, (grown with chemicals inputs), the PLU code on the sticker consists of four numbers. Organically grown fruit has a five-numeral PLU prefaced by the number 9. Genetically engineered (GM) fruit has a five-numeral PLU prefaced by the number 8.

:snip procedure:

These tips are specially important now that over 80% of all processed foods in the US are genetically modified. Many countries in the European Union have been banning GM products and produce (including Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary and Luxembourg). We say “Eat healthy, buy or grow organic”.

More good stuff at the link --

[dixiegrrrrl]

1. But, does that apply to ingredients in a box of processed food?

The PLU code on fruit I can understand.
Also, many local stores, small grocery stores, produce stands do not have the PLU stickers, even tho they do sell
produce from across the country.

[Richard D]

4. You can almost be assured

That if it's in a box that isn't labeled 100percent organic, it's got some frankenfood in it.

[Richard D]

2. Not really useful

Pretty much a myth as GM food is really not marked with these codes. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeffrey-smith/plu-codes-do-not-indicate_b_473088.html

[classof56]

6. Thank you for this link!

:)

[City Lights]

3. Thanks for the info.

Rec'd.

[meow mix]

5. i dont think i see these codes on anything..

when i go to the store.. but ill double check today

[ensho]

7. thank you, thank you, thank you

nt

[bvar22]

8. One of the many reasons ...

...we moved to The Woods in 2006,
and started growing our own.