Organic trend produces confusion

Some shoppers may have noticed an increase in the number of organic items for sale in the grocery store.

Organic food sales in the United States have escalated by 17 to 20 percent a year for the past few years, compared to 2 to 3 percent a year for conventional foods. This could be partly attributed to the concern many have about the potential harmful effects of foods exposed to hormones, pesticides, and antibiotics used in conventional farming.