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

[Portsider]

Not many consumers realize that the FDA does not require genetically modifiedfood 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.

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For conventionally grown fruit, (grown with chemicals inputs), the PLU codeon 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.

For example:

A conventionally grown banana would be: 4011

An organic banana would be: 94011

A genetically engineered (GE or GMO) banana would be: 84011

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 beenbanning GM products and produce (including Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary and Luxembourg).

We say “Eat healthy, buy or grow organic”.

[TStreetE]

GM foods keep much of the world from starving. Besides, I like tomatoes AND frog's legs.

[Portsider]

GM foods keep much of the world from starving. Besides, I like tomatoes AND frog's legs.

Oh well enjoy your mutated Grandchildren.

[JGodfrey31]

There is an episode of the Simpson's that talked about genetically modified food. They were eating at the supper table and one of the characters complained that the carrot was eating the potato. It was quite funny - wish I could find the link and share it. It's important to know what we're eating as consumers. I'll be printing off the article and taking it with me on my next trip to the grocery store. Thanks for sharing the link to the site Portsider.

[TStreetE]

There is an episode of the Simpson's that talked about genetically modified food. They were eating at the supper table and one of the characters complained that the carrot was eating the potato. It was quite funny - wish I could find the link and share it. It's important to know what we're eating as consumers. I'll be printing off the article and taking it with me on my next trip to the grocery store. Thanks for sharing the link to the site Portsider.

Portsider is a wonderful person and a crusader for truth, justice, and democracy. He, more than anyone on MOF, cares more for the welfare of others than he does himself. He's a thankless servant of society.

[Dragonlady]

Portsider is a wonderful person and a crusader for truth, justice, and democracy. He, more than anyone on MOF, cares more for the welfare of others than he does himself. He's a thankless servant of society.

Oh my goodness!