Guest guest Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Wal-Mart accused of incorrectly labeling organic products Ah, Wal-Mart -- always reliable for some good old-fashioned eco-drama. This week, the Cornucopia Institute, an activist group representing small farmers, filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture that accuses Wal-Mart of incorrectly labeling or otherwise misrepresenting various products as organic in some stores. Visiting a dozen stores in four Midwestern states, the group found several troubling misrepresentations. In one case, " all-natural " yogurt was labeled organic; in several stores, non-organic products were residing in an organic-designated cooler. " We live and die by the reputation of the organic label, " says Cornucopia cofounder and organic farmer Mark Kastel. " If Wal-Mart cheapens it, we all lose. " Wal-Mart pooh-poohed the accusations and defended its organic offerings. Nevertheless, the USDA has opened an investigation into the retailer's organic-labeling practices; violations of labeling standards can carry a fine of $10,000 per instance. [ email | discuss | + digg | + del.icio.us ] straight to the source: The Washington Post, Ylan Q. Mui, 15 Nov 2006 straight to the source: Gazette Extra, Associated Press, Emily Fredrix, 15 Nov 2006 History repeats itself and each time the price gets higher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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