Meat and egg packaging can be confusing. This guide can help you decipher the labels and their true meaning.
Consumer Reports Greener Choices: “American Humane Certified,” “Animal Welfare Approved,” “Antibiotic Free,” “Cage Free,” “Certified Humane,” “Certified Naturally Grown,” “Free Range,” “Humanely Raised,” “Natural,” “No Added Hormones,” “No Artificial Hormones ,” “Organic,” “Pasture Raised,” “PCO Certified 100% Grassfed,” “Raised Without Antibiotics,” “Vegetarian Fed.
”American Meat Science Association: “Misleading Claims of ‘Hormone Free’ or ‘Antibiotic Free.’ ” U.S. Department of Agriculture: “Food Safety and Inspection Service Labeling Guideline on Documentation Needed to Substantiate Animal Raising Claims for Label Submissions,” “Meat and Poultry Labeling Terms,” “Official Listing of Approved USDA Process Verified Programs for Service Providers,” “What is Organic?”Reviewed by Christine Mikstas, RD, LD on January 07, 2019THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on to make decisions about your health. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on the WebMD Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911.
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