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PLU Perfect
On the mysteries of produce code numbers |
Umbra Fisk |
11 Oct 2004 |
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| Dear Umbra, I recently learned that the UPC numbers on produce indicate whether the item is conventionally grown (beginning with a 4), organically grown (beginning with a 9), or genetically modified (beginning with an 8). I like to buy organic, locally grown produce at my local health food store whenever possible, but recently at a large grocery story I noticed some tomatoes with a UPC number that began with a 3. What ... |
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| Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, food, food and agriculture, GMOs, green living, organic food (all these topics) |
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