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New USDA Label to Designate Organic Food.

Byline: Jake Batsell

Oct. 2--After years of confusion about what it means when food is labeled organic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is about to roll out a new seal designed to bring clarity to a fast-growing industry.

Beginning Oct. 21, foods certified as at least 95 percent organic -- that is, produced without most pesticides, toxic fertilizers, growth hormones and antibiotics -- can carry an official "USDA organic" seal.

Organic grocers, farmers and shoppers around the Puget Sound area say the federal government's stamp of approval is another step toward mainstream acceptance for the industry. Organic food sales are growing by about 20 percent a year and ...

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