I learned something new today

Prulove

Regarding GM fresh produce. When shopping for fresh produce, you can tell if it is GM by checking the little four digit PLU code(the one that tells the cashier how to ring up fruits and vegetables)on the sticker that they attach to the produce. If the code is preceded by an 8, the produce is GM.

Organic produce is indicated by a 9 prefix on the PLU sticker. 

GRKaters

I knew about the 9, but not the 8. Thanks!

 

CDMay2006

Last i checked, though, it's not required that the 8-prefix be used for GM produce; it's optional.  So if you see the 8 you know it's GM, but its absence isn't a safeguard.

BlueMnM

yep, i know that 5 digits starting with an 8 are GM, but i have never seen that anywhere. i don't think any company would admit to that.

SuperGreen

CDMay2006:

Last i checked, though, it's not required that the 8-prefix be used for GM produce; it's optional.  So if you see the 8 you know it's GM, but its absence isn't a safeguard.

Yeah, this is true unfortunately The only way to be sure it's not GM is to buy organic.