What About Inorganic Food?

In every grocery store in America, there is a section of food referred to as “organic”, which by definition basically means that it is grown without the use of some chemical assistance, i.e. pesticides and the likes.  The impression that is given by the labels on organically grown food is that it is pure, almost virgin-like.  By my way of thinking, all organic foods should then be packaged in white and they could be sacrificed at a volcano to save the people of the village.

So, this begs the question; how is the rest of the food classified—inorganic?  Since everything else that we consume does not have the organic labeling then obviously it is produced with the assistance of various chemicals and toxins.  This means that these products do not deserve the white packaging or the wedding night splendor of virginity that organic products enjoy.  But seriously, why aren’t the non-organically produced foods labeled with a warning that these foods are potentially hazardous?  It only makes sense that if the other label implies some level of purity or safety then the non-organic food products should have a warning label placed right on the front of the packaging.

You will notice also that the organic foods are more costly than their corporate, toxin produced counterparts.  So, what does that say to the average American citizen whose wages have not increased since the “Flintstones” were on prime-time television?  You had better find a higher paying job (good luck with that) or work a second and third job so you can afford food that will not poison your children.  Maybe you can take out one more loan and at least be healthy for a year.  Certainly, you are going to have to re-budget your family needs to incorporate more of this safer food into your diet.

There have been reports by investigative journalists who said that the organic foods are a bit of a ruse.  This is especially true when it comes to imported foods because other countries do not necessarily follow the USDA standards.  In fact, some reports state that many of the imported organic foods are really conventionally grown and mislabeled.  Some scientific publications advise that the only way to get “real organically grown foods” is to buy them from local farmers.  Now, that works really well for those who live in rural areas but maybe more difficult for those in urban locations.

There are also arguments that some countries, especially European have an even higher standard of regulations than the U.S. and are truly organically grown but those food products are very expensive and only sold at the more upscale markets.   I guess this means that lower-income individuals will have to try and exist on these garbage products, meanwhile we continue to preach the virtues of healthy eating in this country.  If lower-income families cannot afford higher quality food, then how the hell are they going to stay healthier?  For families who are destitute the only food that makes it to food pantries is the chemically produced and preserved poisons.

Meanwhile, back to the packaging issue, if one group can tout its benefits on its packaging then why aren’t the other foods displaying warning labels.  We went through this whole argument about labeling and nutritional information a few years ago, and it was determined that all values had to be included on the label.  These labels are at best difficult read in some cases and may not mean anything to most people in others.  Food labels do not include the products used in the growing or production of the food.  So adequate labeling should include warnings of food products that have been produced with the help of poisonous pesticides or other toxin substances.

I realize the limitations here and that this problem is not a simple one, in fact as much as anything it is a demonstration of how an increasing number of people cannot afford healthy meals.  Obviously, the problems of wages are an entirely different issue, but I believe it only fair that people are clearly informed about the products.  I believe that new legislation should be enacted that reforms labeling to include very clearly printed warnings about every substance or chemical that has come in contact with the contents of the package.

I also believe that new legislation should be drawn up and enacted that requires every corporate officer of every food company and their families to eat some of their company produced food products at least once a day.  It is also my belief that this would go over like a turd in the punch bowl—just sayin!

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