Nell's Own? Perhaps Not as it Seems

Newman's Own Organics -- now a separate company -- seems to be shamelessly exploiting the word "organic" to help sell products that are not, in fact, certified organic.

"Some food companies have found a way to cast their processed foods as organic without going through the inconvenience of using certified organic ingredients in their products. By incorporating "organic" into their names, these companies have been able to display the magic word on the packaging of food products that are not in fact certified organic."  Read the whole story here -

USDA Lax on Organic Standards

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been remiss in its enforcement of national organic regulations, according to an internal report made public on Friday by the agency's inspector general.
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