Can Organic Food Be Recalled?

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People are under the impression that organic food is safer than foods grown with chemical alterations. The organic mentality doesn’t seem to remember that organic food is more likely to carry pathogens because it isn’t treated with chemicals.

It all comes from farms, but organic food gets its title because the farmer can certify that it was grown under certain conditions that render it so. By 2002, this popular new method had a full set of rules and regulations to determine if a food could truly be called “organic.”

If it’s Bad, Recall It!

Organic food is grown in a way that is better for the land it’s grown on, but it still undergoes all the same processing other foods do. It gets picked, handled, washed, and shipped to places all over the world, but if it isn’t grown under the specific guidelines federally mandated, it cannot be called organic.

Can organic food be recalled? It certainly can. Records are kept of what food is transported from what farm to which destination, and if any of it is found to be spreading pathogens that make us sick, it can be traced back to the farm it came from.  Class action lawyers in Los Angeles can provide the legalities of organic foods.

With all the technology and the strides being made in science today, it makes sense that organic foods are scrutinized. They’re supposed to be raw, nutritious, and healthful, and with advertising laws, foods should be carefully screened as to what can be called organic.

“Eating Right:” What Does That Mean?

In short, “eating right” means moderation. It means knowing which foods do what for you and controlling your intake. Here are some facts, tips, and rules that will help you begin a healthier lifestyle.

  1. Control when you go out to eat. Make it no more than once a week (and only on special occasions would be even better). Why should you avoid restaurants? There are a ton of reasons, but a big one is portion control. When Americans go out to eat, we expect big portions. Giant pancakes with lots of bacon. Huge burritos. Plate-sized steaks with a heaping pile of mashed potatoes. These are not healthy portions. When you do go out to eat, never feel pressure to finish what’s on the plate. Take some home with you for tomorrow. Another reason to avoid restaurants is that when you cook for yourself, you control exactly what you eat. You know what fats, what veggies, and what starches went into your meal. When you go out to eat, you have no idea. A meal at Cheesecake Factory or Olive Garden is generally worse for you in terms of calories than a Big Mac or Whopper.
  2. Control your portion sizes at home. While this technically should involve researching your daily recommended serving amounts and following it (and “serving” does not mean “portion,” it means a standardized amount of the food), an easier way is to put a small amount on your plate, giving yourself more veggies and fruits than you do proteins or fats. When you’re no longer hungry, stop eating. If you’re still hungry after clearing your plate, wait five minutes. Still hungry? It’s okay to go back for more.