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The little stickers on fruits

There is a little sticker on the fruits in supermarket. It tells you the fruits is conventional grown, or organic or genetically modified (GM). There are many benefits to knowing this information:

• The health risks -- GM foods have been in stores only since the 1990s, so the long-term health risks are unknown

• The environmental risks -- Scientists are concerned that GMOs will reduce biodiversity

• The taste benefits -- People agree that the range of possible flavors is greater without a few GM foods crowding out the many natural varieties

Here’s what you should look for:
• A four-digit number means the produce is conventionally grown

• A five-digit number beginning with 9 means it's organic

• A five-digit number beginning with 8 means it's GM

So, look the numbers when you shop the supermarket next time.