Can you trust organic products from China?

Herbs and supplements from China are often contaminated with lead. Herbs normally have detoxifying attributes and therefore, absorb a lot of heavy metals easily. This is possible because there is no trusted organic food certification in China.

Is it safe to buy organic produce from other countries?

In general, it’s safe to assume that the unbranded organic products you are buying from countries like Mexico may not really be organic. Add on top of that labor and environmental issues. It was never a good idea to allow any product from China to be considered certified organic under U.S. law.

Is food from China safe?

Most Chinese food imports are processed to some degree, and the most common problems cited by FDA—“filth”, unsafe additives, inadequate labeling, and lack of proper manufacturer registrations— are typically introduced during food processing and handling.

Does Whole Foods 365 brand come from China?

Almost all of 365 brand organic vegetables including our California brand actually says made in China on the back of the bag. So much for farm to market, healthy organic food.

Can we trust organic label?

Absolutely not. Organic is based on sound farming practices that protect resources, and it’s backed by a rigorous certification process. You can and should feel good purchasing products with the USDA Certified Organic seal.

Is Whole Foods organic from China?

On its website, Whole Foods insists that “organic products from China can absolutely be certified organic to the exact same standard as domestic products” and “organic integrity is ensured every step of the way” with certifying agents supervised by the USDA.

Does Whole Foods import organic from China?

Whole Foods Market has a different China problem: The company imports lots of organic food from China, but it’s hard to know whether the state run system of agriculture and organic inspections can be trusted.