How To I.D. 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.

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 been banning GM products and produce (including Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary and Luxembourg).  We say “Eat healthy, buy or grow organic”.

About Laura

I am a starseed, possibly from the Pleiadies or Andromeda. I am on this journey since age 3, so.. for 35 years.. and i am doing spiritual group work for over 15 years also. I enjoy poetry, music, nature, animals, joking, having fun, listening to spirit. I have connected with many star beings, from various worlds, humanoid or not. Connections happen while awake or in dream like state. Shall we expand our consciousness together.

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5 Comments on “How To I.D. Genetically Modified Food at the Supermarket”

1. wartica

   March 22, 2012

   

   Thanks for letting us know of the tell-tale signs!

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4. Mick Daly

   March 27, 2012

   

   Sorry – not so: http://healthfreedoms.org/2011/05/20/plu-codes-do-not-indicate-gm-produce/
5. lopeshelen19

   May 27, 2012

   

   Monsanto and FDA should be prosecuted for endangering the general population – all for their criminal level greed. I almost died when I had several anaphaltic reactions. I was so afraid to even get until testing could be done. For years I never knew why I was allergic to soy. Then I went to Europe & everyone knew about the GMOs. Shopping for food is a nightmare… Soy is in almost everything! If FDA was not in bed with Monsanto- they would label! Truth is – U. S. hides labeling from citizens & they can’t avoid life threatening ingredients. FDA LABEL TRUTH NOW! One day, they will claim the 5th to Congress! Evil greed!
   Chi
   http://hairstylesstar.blogspot.com

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