Florin wrote:
Hi all,

I've heard that the FDA defines what is
legally "organic" food, but I've never seen
the legal definition. I was once told that
organic food can be made with some
kinds of pesticides, which was contrary
to the marketing hype surrounding
organic food, and I have finally decided
to check up on that claim.

Can anyone point me to the legal
definition of organic food?

Thanks.


You are not going to like this answer ...

JI Rodale was somewhat of a marketing genius, and he popularised
'organic gardening' to sell books.
Today the same company markets books/magazines/tv programs etc.
Everything is cross promoted - Rodale has rights to the 'South Beach'
diet, so it appears in their magazines & TV programs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodale_Press

gtoomey