Posted by Macherie on Jul 1, '08 12:13 AM for everyone  Read the Numbers on Your Fruit
I just found out the sticker labels on fruits actually tell you how the fruits were grown — whether organically grown or conventionally grown with pesticides and herbicides; and the genetically engineered fruits. Conventional Fruit Labels Four digits and does not start with 9 . Mostly starting with the digit 4 So if you come across an apple in the store and it's labels 4922, it's an conventional apple grown with herbicides and harmful fertilizers.
Organic Fruit Labels Five digits and starts with number 9 If it has a sticker 99222, it's organic and safe to eat.
Genetically Modified Fruits Start with the digit 8 If it says 89222, then RUN!!!! It has been genetically modified (GMO). (Who knows we may end up to have superpower)
** this is good to know because stores aren't obligated to tell you if a fruit has been genetically modified (grrr….)
So next time you go shopping, remember make your choices and know how to avoid buying inorganic and GMO fruits. Shop Safe :)

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