Do USDA Organic standards include a maximum for lead content? If not, then do you measure this? If so, what is your threshold?
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The package does not have the official USDA organic seal on it. So I question if in fact it would meet USDA standards.
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Good question - and thanks for the posted response, Annelle. That is still true. An update on it is that to qualify for USDA organic status, every single element of our supply chain has to individually be USDA certified. We assure that the oil itself is organic and that we've met the USDA specs for organics, but not all elements of our supply chain have gone through the expensive and tedious certification process. It's something we continue to work on.
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Yes, there will be some lead, but there are very strict limitations on how much lead, especially in California. I believe the limit is no more than .25% by weight. So, yes, there is lead, but probably not enough to be worried about.
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Even certified organic products can, and often do contain dangerous heavy metals like lead. See here: http://www.lowheavymetalsverified.org/ Or here: http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/whistleblower-who-found-poison-americas-food Or do a Google search for something like, "heavy metals in organic food" The problem is that heavy metal levels in food aren't regulated by either the FDA or the USDA. USDA organic certification doesn't include heavy metals certification or regulation. That isn't to say that non-organic products are any better. Also since a warning on the label is completely voluntary, I wouldn't equate the lack of a warning about lead to mean that it has any safer lead levels than products that contain a warning. On another Dr Oz clip which I cannot find on the internet, it was said that IN GENERAL, organic products grown in Canada and California are less likely to be contaminated with heavy metals than those that come from Asia. It's not about the organic certification being untrustworthy because the certification doesn't include heavy metal certification, it's more about how likely the land is to be contaminated with heavy metals in the first place. Land is contaminated through gasoline (the gasoline industry spread lead on most of the world's soil through leaded gasoline), batteries that everyone throws in the trash, paint that ends up dumped out or in trash, or painted surfaces leaching, etc. Heavy metals leach into the soil, then end up in water then migrate far and wide. That's why I think Canadian products are least likely to be contaminated. I reason that all that Canadian wilderness helps Canada in this regard. If there is a choice, I always buy Canadian Organic products now. Also they regulate heavy metals. Next choice, California, last choice Asia.
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I would say yes. The package does not state it has lead. It is not legal to sell products intended for food to have lead in it.
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I wondered the same thing but lead isn't mentioned anywhere on the packaging or the item. I think you would have to contact the manufacturer to get an answer to this question.
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I have not heard anything about lead in turmeric. Good question...but should be addressed to Starwest Botanicals directly, I imagine. Thank you.
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USDA organic may contain up to 30% GMOs - in all actuality I follow "non-GMO" - I would only prefer it have Non-GMO project certified.
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Certified Organic / USDA Organic: At least 95 percent of content is organic by weight (excluding water and salt). The <5% remaining ingredients must consist of substances approved on the USDA's National List. GMOs are NOT on this list, so USDA Organic products are also usually GMO-free. For verification, consult the following sources:The USDA's National Organic Program overview pageThe USDA's National List of Allowed and Prohibited SubstancesThe USDA's Organic 101 blogA 2011 USDA policy memo in response to confusion over GMOs in organicsThe National Organic Standards Board Policy and Procedures Manual Certified Organic / USDA Organic: At least 95 percent of content is organic by weight (excluding water and salt). The <5% remaining ingredients must consist of substances approved on the USDA's National List. GMOs are NOT on this list, so USDA Organic products are also usually GMO-free. For verification, consult the following sources:The USDA's National Organic Program overview pageThe USDA's National List of Allowed and Prohibited SubstancesThe USDA's Organic 101 blogA 2011 USDA policy memo in response to confusion over GMOs in organicsThe National... » Read More Certified Organic / USDA Organic: At least 95 percent of content is organic by weight (excluding water and salt). The <5% remaining ingredients must consist of substances approved on the USDA's National List. GMOs are NOT on this list, so USDA Organic products are also usually GMO-free. For verification, consult the following sources:The USDA's National Organic Program overview pageThe USDA's National List of Allowed and Prohibited SubstancesThe USDA's Organic 101 blogA 2011 USDA policy memo in response to confusion over GMOs in organicsThe National Organic Standards Board Policy and Procedures Manual « Show Less
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Actual answer to this question... It's not 100% organic or even close... Label says 70%... that doesn't meet the USDA guidelines for labeling a product as organic. Certain ingredients are organic... others are not. Whether those ingredients that are listed have the USDA organic certification is something you would have to ask the manufacturer about. I know this question thread is old but the answers are very lacking.
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This is Jonathan, who makes the powder. There's no lead in Incredible Greens. At least not enough to be detected. We do a quality assurance analysis after each batch to make sure there's 100% adherence with what's listed on the label, in addition to inspecting the ingredients before they're blended into the mixture.If you have additional questions, please e-mail me at jonathan@healthkismet.com. Thanks!
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It's a good question but the USDA seal carries no merit. The regulations for "USDA organic" are the same as for regular, pesticide-laced products. The truth is you don't know if it's organic. I researched the company and found that the administrators seem reputable. I trust in the character of people. If you need the USDA seal, find another product that bears that.
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Hi Anthony,I have your answer quoted word for word from the company that sells Sonne's #7. We are looking into putting a label on our product. The lead in our product is naturally occurring. This is the amount of lead per serving (1 TBls) 0.0007 mcg. As you can see it is a very small amount.
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Hello from Mediabridge,There is zero lead in any of our products. Our products are RoHS compliant. (Here is what that means: http://www.rohscompliancedefinition.com)If you have any questions, please contact us at 856-216-8222 Tues - Sat 9am to 6pm Eastern or via email - info@mediabridgeproducts.com.Thanks,Mediabridge
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I would be totally shocked if this powder contains lead or any other harmful ingredients. But I am not the producer. I would try checking with Amazon if you are concerned, they may give you the producer's name.
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It does not state on the tube it is USDA Certified Organic so my guess would be no.
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I recently found out that this company carries a brand of Vitamines that have traces of lead that the government considers "safe" I have not yet confirmed that the ORGANIC line has lead. Might want to research that first. If it is lead free then yes, I used to give these to my 2 yo.