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Is 4011 Organic? Decoding Produce Stickers for Smarter Shopping

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Over 1,500 PLU codes are assigned to fresh produce by the International Federation for Produce Standards, but the specific number 4011 is not organic. When you see a four-digit number like 4011 on a fruit or vegetable sticker, it signifies that the item was grown conventionally, using traditional farming methods that may involve pesticides.