Food. Security. If it isn't food, then what are we securing? USDA Organic and Non-GMO are distinct food certifications. USDA Organic prohibits synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Non-GMO labels mean an ingredient’s DNA has not been altered in a lab, but the food might still be grown with synthetic chemicals. If you think these stickers and labels protect you, think again. There is an organic GMO loophole that may reach the