you mean those twinkies weren't organic?

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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.

 

 

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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

 

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