Ten Reasons Why You Should Not Buy Organic Foods

Busting the Myths - Informing the Consumers

10: The definition of "organic"! While a lot of us are meant to believe that organic means all-natural and that means earthy goodness rather than chemical "ickiness" - the fact is that a lot of conventional methods - pesticides, fertilizers containing synthetic ingredients and bioengineering - are all beneficial. You think of "pesticide" and all that comes to mind is "poison", but some pesticides pose very little threat to humans, especially in the amounts that survive the rest of the season, harvest, and washing produce when you get home (which you should always do). Also, they prevent BUGS from getting in/on the produce, which can ruin the produce and your health in just as many ways as pesticides possibly could. "Organic" itself is still not a clear concept, since the USDA and FDA recognize FOUR categories of "organic", ranging from "100% organic" (level as indicated) to "organic" (95% organic ingredients) to "made with (some) organic" (70% organic, 30% non-organic, no USDA organic seal). Oh, and did I mention that "organic ingredients" includes feces? You know, cow manure and other animal waste, not to mention the bugs crawling on it because no pesticides are allowed...

9: The myth of environmentalism! While most scientists WILL admit that organic methods MUST use the soil and natural fertilizers, so the soil is technically gaining nutrients (especially while in fallow) - not all will admit that it "conserves water". Also, the fact that the manure is all-natural means that it runs risks if not handled and/or composted properly. Uncomposted or improperly composted manure that enters surface waters many contain pathogens and subsequently contaminate produce - and that's coming from the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association!