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DON'T BE DECEIVED BY ORGANIC FOOD LABELS
May 07, 2008 - Take a look around the supermarket and shoppers will notice the word
"organic" is no longer confined to one small corner of the produce section. There are organic
products in the dairy section, the bakery aisle, and even Kraft has an organic version of their
famous macaroni and cheese.
"I don't know that much about organic foods," said one shopper. "But when I hear that, I think
I'm paying more."
In many cases that shopper is right. Organic peppers are currently about $1 more per pound,
while a half gallon of organic milk was $2 more. Kraft's organic Macaroni and Cheese will cost
an extra dollar.
Some shoppers believe they are getting more for their money.
"I just feel that with all the chemicals and the antibiotics that are in milk and a lot of the things
we consume, I feel a lot better knowing it's organic," said one mother, as she filled her cart
with organic products.
Buying organic may make that mom feel better, but some labels mean more than others.
Consumer Reports says if you want the most for your organic buck, stick with the label that
says "USDA Organic." It means animals are given 100 percent organic feed, farms are
inspected by the government and companies that handle organic food are certified.
Click on the red link above to continue the story.
Source: wbztv.com
May 07, 2008 - Take a look around the supermarket and shoppers will notice the word
"organic" is no longer confined to one small corner of the produce section. There are organic
products in the dairy section, the bakery aisle, and even Kraft has an organic version of their
famous macaroni and cheese.
"I don't know that much about organic foods," said one shopper. "But when I hear that, I think
I'm paying more."
In many cases that shopper is right. Organic peppers are currently about $1 more per pound,
while a half gallon of organic milk was $2 more. Kraft's organic Macaroni and Cheese will cost
an extra dollar.
Some shoppers believe they are getting more for their money.
"I just feel that with all the chemicals and the antibiotics that are in milk and a lot of the things
we consume, I feel a lot better knowing it's organic," said one mother, as she filled her cart
with organic products.
Buying organic may make that mom feel better, but some labels mean more than others.
Consumer Reports says if you want the most for your organic buck, stick with the label that
says "USDA Organic." It means animals are given 100 percent organic feed, farms are
inspected by the government and companies that handle organic food are certified.
Click on the red link above to continue the story.
Source: wbztv.com
