A canned soup lists ingredients by weight: organic tomatoes 52%, water 30%, conventional carrots 10%, organic basil 3%, salt 0.5%, and other conventional spices 4.5%. Which organic claim is permitted and can the manufacturer display the USDA organic seal?

• A. Can claim "made with organic ingredients" because more than half of the formula is organic, and may display the USDA organic seal on that basis.
• B. Must be labeled "100% organic" by default since at least one ingredient is organic, which is sufficient for the strictest claim.
• C. Cannot claim "made with organic ingredients" (only 55% organic); may not display the USDA organic seal—only specific organic ingredients can be listed.
• D. Qualifies as "organic" (≥95%) because water is exempt and overall organic content meets the standard, so the USDA seal is permitted.

Answer: (C)