Featured, Green Living - Tuesday, November 17, 2009 23:38 - 0 Comments
Got “Organic” Milk? Guess Again.
WHAT ORGANIC MEANS AND THE USDA STANDARDS
With the popularity of organic dairy and beef products on the rise in the last few years, it is important for the American people to be aware of what organic really means, and what it does not.
We often trust the USDA to do all the work for us when determining whether or not the food we are buying is actually organic, or just claiming to be. We did some research to determine if we are being fooled. The results are infuriating and enlightening.
It’s right there on the label: “USDA Certified Organic”. The label says it’s organic and the strict USDA regulation of organic products must mean it’s definitely organic, right?
Unfortunately, NO. Not even close. Continue…
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Featured, Green Living - Nov 17, 2009 23:38 - 0 Comments
Got “Organic” Milk? Guess Again.
WHAT ORGANIC MEANS AND THE USDA STANDARDS
With the popularity of organic dairy and beef products on the rise in the last few years, it is important for the American people to be aware of what organic really means, and what it does not.
We often trust the USDA to do all the work for us when determining whether or not the food we are buying is actually organic, or just claiming to be. We did some research to determine if we are being fooled. The results are infuriating and enlightening.
It’s right there on the label: “USDA Certified Organic”. The label says it’s organic and the strict USDA regulation of organic products must mean it’s definitely organic, right?
Unfortunately, NO. Not even close. Continue…
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