Saturday, June 9, 2007

Will USDA Relax Organic Standards?

"The U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering relaxing its standards for organic foods, it was reported Saturday.

The USDA is considering a list of 38 new non-organic ingredients that would be permitted in organic foods. Almost any type of manufactured organic food could be affected, including cereal, sausage, bread and beer, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday."


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I just thought I'd post this because I didn't realize that cereals and bread would also be in the line of danger. Stupid USDA!