You can tell whether the produce is organic or genetically modified by the PLU code (the number found on the sticker on the produce).  Conventionally grown produce has a 4-digit code, organic produce has a 5-digit code starting with a 9, and genetically modified produce has a 5-digit code starting with an 8.

source: Canadian Organic Growers www.cog.ca

Tags: food labelling, organics

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