GMO Labeling on Corn Question

[RawPaw]

I want to buy some conventional corn, but not GMO corn. What labeling numbers should I look for? I couldn't find a website.

I can't buy everything organic, but I'd rather eat pesticides than genetically modified foods. :D

[RawPaw]

I guess I found my answer:

A four-digit number means it's conventionally grown.
A five-digit number beginning with 9 means it's organic.
A five-digit number beginning with 8 means it's GM.

This Wikipedia Link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetically_modified_food) shows some of the GM foods currently on the market, including corn, rice, soybeans, and tomatoes.

[spicyfull]

So Happy you found what you were looking for. Thanks for Sharing your information.............

[FloridaPatty]

That the company that grew the corn told the truth to the wholesaler who told the truth to the grocery store who is telling you the truth.

[northernstars]

I don't know for sure, but I heard that it is rare for you to find any code that begins with the 8 as many people are aware avoid them. So, they can be sold without the 8 designation. Apparently, using the number 8 is voluntary! Initially they thought people would just be very accepting, but that is not the case. I sure hope I am wrong about this! We already know that anything with GMO ingredients does not have to be labeled.

[jacsam]

Thanks for the information.

[FloridaPatty]

have to be labeled either. We really need a gov't by and for the people.

[Avacado7]

Makes me all the more determined to grow our own food!!!