Grocery Shopping for GE-Free

Buy products labeled as GMO-free (free of genetic modification) and GE-free (free of genetic engineering!

Look at the PLU code for produce:

• Organic produce has a five-digit number beginning with a 9. For example, organic bananas, 94011
• Conventional produce has a four-digit number beginning with a 3 or 4. For example, bananas, 4011
• Genetically engineered produce has a five-digit number and begins with an 8. For example, GE bananas, 84011. Find more information on product labeling go to innvista.com.

According to the Sun-Sentinel, GM meat and fish are not approved from human consumption, but GE grains are fed to animals and even farmed fish. Buy organic or hormone-free meat and dairy products.

Anything containing corn, soy and canola oil is genetically engineered; this includes corn syrup and the soy lecithin in baby formula. Try to use organic sugars, honey, fruit juices and maple syrup as sweeteners.

Avoid food additives and flavorings.

“Natural” does not make a product GE-free!