CANADA: Organic safety: false security - (Globe and Mail)
January 30, 2008 – 6:08 pmWhen an organic baby food company recalled four types of cereal on Friday because of fears they were rancid, it may, according to this story, have come as a surprise to many consumers who have turned to organics as a safer choice than conventional food.
The story says that as a growing number of consumers seek an alternative to fare that may contain pesticides, additives and other potentially harmful substances, the companies that sell organic food may also be benefiting from an undeserved reputation for superior food safety. It’s a misconception that some food experts say is giving consumers a false sense of security about the relative safety of organic food.
Mansel Griffiths of the University of Guelph was quoted as saying, “I think the perception is that [organic] is safer. In my opinion, it’s only a perception.”
Last week, My Organic Baby Inc., based in Vaughan, Ont., recalled four tyes of baby […]
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