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Whoriskey says that the integrity of the organic label ... entered the food supply — a potential safety threat, since it’s unknown how these grains were grown and handled. The USDA doesn ...

Foods can say they're made with organic ingredients if they are at least 70% organic, but they don't get the USDA seal. And anything less than 70%, they can't use the word on the label at all.

Organic certification faces uncertainty as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's future is questioned. The organic food ...

If paying more for produce that’s neither cleaner, greener, nor more nutritious sounds like a good deal, organic farming is ...