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June 03, 2008

Organic food from China?

Two weeks ago, the DC-based WJLA-TV I-team led by veteran investigative reporter Roberta Baskin did a story asking the question: "How does Whole Foods know that the Chinese products it brands organic really are organic and pesticide-free?" One of those products says "California Blend" in large type on the front and "Product of China" in small type on the back. This story is well worth a look.

Posted by Ed Mierzwinski at June 3, 2008 06:35 PM


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