How to I.D. genetically modified food at the store

[decemberfellow]

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.For conventionally grown fruit, (grown with chemicals inputs), the PLU codeon 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

I stumbled across this and it may of been posted before but nothing like a refresher course.

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[plankeye912]

thanks for the info Ill pass it along

[sentinelscout]

I used to be able to eat bananas, but now since they are all GM I am allergic to the seeds.

GMO sucks, I used to love bananas, I would eat them every freaking day.

And I don't wana risk eating any bananas because I might die and im lazy to get the shots that prevent allergic death.

One time I ate a cashew and fainted... almost died, luckily had enough strength / blood pressure left to grab 4 benadryls and down them without water ;S

I wish they would stop messing with the food.


I think a lot of walnuts are GMO now too, I used to be able to eat them by the dozen and now can't touch them without getting irritated throat and tongue.

Atleast I still have almonds, pistachios and peanuts


I know its the GMO stuff because I have this Greek banana juice thats 100 juice (has pulp and seeds and oils ) and I can drink it by the truck loads.... seeds abd all no problem, but as soon as I eat one of the GMO bananas I might die from the swelling/drop in blood pressure from the allergic reaction.

I don't eat bananas no more, im too scared that it might kill me.

It sucks too because people look at you like your weird when they offer you a banana or something and your like "no thanks" even though they know you want it.