Organic Produce Information Haledon NJ

It’s not hard to tell if your vegetables and fruits are organic or not. Here you will learn how to tell the difference based on the PLU code. This code will let you know if it’s USDA organic or genetically modified. Please scroll down to learn more and get access to the local grocers in Haledon, NJ listed below that carry organic produce.
Trader Joe'S
(973) 692-0050
1172 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ
Store Hours
8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Super Stop & Shop
(973) 305-1333
1220 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ
Store Hours
Mon:6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Tue:6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Wed:6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Thu:6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Fri:6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Sat:6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Sun:6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Foodbasics
(201) 345-2261
937 Lincoln Ave
Glen Rock, NJ
 
Foodbasics
(973) 684-2223
465 Getty Ave.
Paterson, NJ
 
Foodbasics
(973) 278-4018
498 East 30Th Street
Paterson, NJ
 
Costco
(973) 812-8661
77 Willowbrook Boulevard
Wayne, NJ
 
A&P
(973) 305-1660
560 Valley Rd
Wayne, NJ
 
Stop & Shop
(201) 848-1046
327 Franklin Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ
Store Hours
Mon:6:00 a.m.-Midnight Tue:6:00 a.m.-Midnight Wed:6:00 a.m.-Midnight Thu:6:00 a.m.-Midnight Fri:6:00 a.m.-Midnight Sat:6:00 a.m.-Midnight Sun:6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Pathmark
(201) 796-3332
22-00 Maple Ave.
Fair Lawn, NJ
 
Pathmark
(973) 278-7702
498 E. 30Th St.
Paterson, NJ
 

How Do I Know if I'm Really Buying Organic Fruit and Vegetables?

How do I know if I’m really buying organic fruit and vegetables?

January 8, 2010   Chell Reister

Look at those bountiful stacks of fresh fruit and vegetables - apples, bananas, peaches, and plumbs - oh my! And so many organic varieties as well. Can I really trust the organic stickers at my local grocer? And what if some other customer takes an ordinary apple and then decides to put it back in the organic stack? Certainly that happens, on purpose and by accident. So how do I know which is which?

Fortunately, there are ways to tell nowadays, from the label on every piece of fruit, the marked band on every head of lettuce, and the stamp on every bag of spinach. While the items can be misplaced or mislabeled by the grocer, the PLU code tells you the true origin of your edibles - USDA organic, genetically modified (GM), or diesel (just kidding).

Here’s a little insider information concerning your produce:

Now that you know about the PLU, you’ll notice them on everything. For instance, regular old bananas generally have the code 4011 - notice that’s four digits. Organic bananas, or any other organic items, will have five digits that start with the number 9; therefore, organic bananas will be labeled 94011.

Genetically modified bananas will be marked accordingly as well, starting with an 8; therefore genetically modified bananas will be marked 84011.

Click here to read the rest of this article from The Lazy Environmentalist

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