Organic Produce Information University Place WA

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 University Place, WA listed below that carry organic produce.
Safeway
(253) 565-6215
3842 Bridgeport Way
Tacoma, WA
Services / Departments
Bakery,Deli,floral,meat,produce,Coinmaster,U.S. Bank Branch
Store Hours
Open 24 Hours

Trader Joe'S
(253) 460-2672
3800 Bridgeport Way W
University Place, WA
Store Hours
8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Target
(253) 627-2112
3320 S 23Rd St
Tacoma, WA
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.

Costco
(253) 671-6000
2219 South 37Th Street
Tacoma, WA
 
Safeway
(253) 627-8840
1112 S. M St.
Tacoma, WA
Services / Departments
meat,pharmacy,produce
Store Hours
Mon-Sun 7:00AM-11:00PM
Pharmacy #
253-272-9315
Pharmacy Hours
Mon-Sun 9:00AM-7:00PM

University Place Stores
(253) 564-1966
8319 27Th St West
University Pl, WA
 
Safeway
(253) 752-5570
2411 N. Proctor
Tacoma, WA
Services / Departments
Bakery,Deli,floral,meat,pharmacy,produce,Coinmaster
Store Hours
Open 24 Hours
Pharmacy #
253-756-6902
Pharmacy Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-9:00PM;Sat 9:00AM-6:00PM;Sun 11:00AM-6:00PM

Top Foods
(253) 591-0155
3130 So 23Rd St
Tacoma, WA
 
Cash & Carry
(253) 475-1000
3729 Lawrence St So
Tacoma, WA
 
Safeway
(253) 759-9251
2637 N. Pearl St.
Tacoma, WA
Services / Departments
Bakery,Deli,floral,meat,pharmacy,produce,seafood,starbucks,Sushi bar,Coinmaster,wi-fi,Boeing Employees CU
Store Hours
Open 24 Hours
Pharmacy #
253-759-9319
Pharmacy Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-9:00PM;Sat 9:00AM-6:00PM;Sun 11:00AM-6:00PM

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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