Organic Produce Information Lincoln RI

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 Lincoln, RI listed below that carry organic produce.
Target
(401) 642-0080
620 George Washington Hwy
Lincoln, RI
Store Hours
M-Fr: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.Sa: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.Su: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Super Stop & Shop
(401) 722-3300
70 Mendon Road
Cumberland, RI
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:7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Super Stop & Shop
(401) 721-9821
368-398 Cottage Street
Pawtucket, RI
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:7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Whole Foods Market
(401) 621-5990
601 N Main St
Providence, RI
 
Whole Foods Market
(401) 272-1690
261 Waterman St
Providence, RI
 
Super Stop & Shop
(401) 334-6006
622 George Washington Highway
Lincoln, RI
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:7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Super Stop & Shop
(401) 727-3400
1128 Mineral Spring Avenue
North Providence, RI
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:7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Target
(401) 232-1699
371 Putnam Pike Ste A-250
Smithfield, RI
Store Hours
M-Fr: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.Sa: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.Su: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Super Stop & Shop
(401) 949-4800
446 Putnam Pike
Greenville, RI
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:7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Super Stop & Shop
(401) 943-7601
204 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI
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:7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

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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