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how to tell if a fruit or vegetable is genetically engineered/modified
Thursday, February 25th, 2010 08:39 amI didn't know this...
Look for the labels (stickers) stuck on your fruits and veggies (or on the bag):
* A four-digit number means it's conventionally grown.
* A five-digit number beginning with 9 means it's organic.
* A five-digit number beginning with 8 means it's GM.
From here.
2010/02/26: Out of 4 produce items I've looked at, 2 have had the PLU number on them, and 2 haven't. So now I wonder, is it ever required for the PLU number to be shown, or is it optional? More on the PLU numbers here.
Look for the labels (stickers) stuck on your fruits and veggies (or on the bag):
* A four-digit number means it's conventionally grown.
* A five-digit number beginning with 9 means it's organic.
* A five-digit number beginning with 8 means it's GM.
From here.
2010/02/26: Out of 4 produce items I've looked at, 2 have had the PLU number on them, and 2 haven't. So now I wonder, is it ever required for the PLU number to be shown, or is it optional? More on the PLU numbers here.