Organic livestock may have had the run of the farm and eaten pesticide-free grain, but that doesn't mean they won't come to slaughter loaded with bacteria. Just like conventional chickens, organic birds can harbor salmonella, E. coli and campylobacter. These can cause anything from a mild intestinal illness to a life-threatening infection. The other major argument around organic food is whether or not it is more nutritious. Even DiMatteo hedges on this controversial point, telling CNN.Com that there is no difference in nutrient value with regular foods.
Taste is one reason.
Some insist that organic products are more flavorful than other foods. We can definitely see a connection between chemical pest control and the potential for disease. However, the Organic Trade Association supports a moratorium on genetically modified foods, known in the trade as GMOs. But that is far from the intent. Without these seeds, the crop would be wiped out.