''organic'' cauliflower?

sksnow@1stnet.com
Tue, 02 Jun 1998 07:25:40 -0500

Since the federal organic regulations are far from being in place, are
states such as California and private certification agencies still
certifying organic produce and other products?

Albertson's is carrying ''organic'' cauliflower from Torrence,
California that does not have the California certification act or any
certification agency label. Do I assume that this has not been
certified and therefore, may or may not be organic?

I suppose I could wait and see if my mouth becomes swollen after
consumption, but I'd rather avoid the damaging effects of synthetic
chemicals, if I can. I already have numbness and tingling sensations
from either the manipulation of genes or the additional herbicides used
on soy, and have had to cut back --way back--on my consumption of soy
and avoid canola, all together. Since 1996, each time I've consumed any
amount of soya, I've had symptoms which my physician attributed to
carpal tunnel syndrome. Strange, but when I've managed to avoid the
offending foods, the symptoms have temporarily disappeared.

This angers me, because soya is beneficial for reducing symptoms of
menopause. But, (I believe) thanks to Monsanto and AgroEvo, I now have
health damaging problems as a result of their money-making venture.

Looking forward to your replies.

Susan Snow

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