Kale makes the ‘dirty dozen’ list for food safety issues

[Mike Nolan]

Think kale is always healthy? Think again! It made the list of the top 12 foods tested by USDA for pesticide contaminants:

See Dirty Dozen foods

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[BakerAunt]

I buy organic kale.

[Mike Nolan]

Not to cause people to worry, but...

The USDA investigates hundreds of claims of fraudulently labeled organic foods every year. And if it doesn't have the USDA 'certified organic' seal on it, but just a 'shelf talker' or other unofficial label, is it really organic?

It is apparently legal to say "We use organic ingredients" on a label, but that doesn't mean every ingredient is organic or that the food meets the USDA certified organic standard.

[BakerAunt]

I'll check the Kroger label next time I buy it there.

[Italiancook]

And I'll check the organic apples that I buy. I didn't know there was a special seal. Thanks, Mike.

[Mike Nolan]

Here's a page on the USDA site that might help explain the labeling standards:

USDA Organic Labeling Standards

[Italiancook]

Thanks for the link, Mike. It's helpful. I just skimmed it, but will read it more closely tomorrow, when I have more time.

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