important to know these numbers

Read the Numbers on Your Fruit !

fruit stickers
Conventional Fruit Labels

Four digits starting with 4

Organic Fruit Labels

Five digits and starts with number 9

Genetically Modified Fruits

Start with the digit p

So next time you go shopping, remember these critical numbers and know how to avoid purchasing inorganic and GMO fruits.

Shop Safe :

This is good to know because stores aren't obligated to tell you if a fruit has been genetically modified .


So if you come across an apple in the store and it's label is 4922, it's a conventional apple grown with herbicides and harmful fertilizers. If it has a sticker 99222, it's organic and safe to eat.

If it says 89222, then do not buy!!!! It has been genetically modified (GMO).