WHAT DOES 'ORGANIC' MEAN NOW? CHICKENS AND WILD FISH ARE UNDERMINING THE ORGANIC FOODS PRODUCTION ACT OF 1990

摘要

Suppose you go shopping at your neighborhood grocery store. Like many Americans, you are concerned about your health and try to purchase fresh and wholesome foods. Also, you like to support environmentally-friendly companies that avoid chemicals whenpossible. You notice that some of the products are labeled "organic." You heard that a federal law was recently passed setting standards for organic foods - this is good, because now you know "organic" on a label really means something! You start fillingyour shopping cart with organic broccoli, organic chicken, and organic salmon. You see a can of vegetable soup labeled "70% organic." Hmm...not as good as 100%, but pretty good. The pie says "made with organic peaches." The organic stuff is more expensive, but hey, it's for your health, right? You make your purchase and leave the store knowing your extra dollars are supporting companies that promote a healthful lifestyle. Right?