Raised Without Sense
I ran across this article about Tyson and their continuing efforts to mass produce meat. The main point of the article surrounds Tyson's use of the "Antibiotic-Free" label.
In 2007 the company got in trouble for using the label while applying antimicrobials in their chicken feed. As a compromised Tyson was allowed to use the label "raised without antibiotics that impact antibiotic resistance in humans." Tyson's competitors sued and won saying the labeling was misleading and unproven.
Tyson returned to the "Antibiotic-Free" label, but quickly got into trouble again. It was discovered they were injecting chicken eggs with antibiotics. They argued the USDA rules applied to the 'raising' of chickens and not to what happened before birth.
Tyson has removed all antibiotic labeling, and they are suing the USDA for changing their interpretation of regulations. Which is fine, but what I don't understand is why they are fighting so hard. Can any of you describe the "Antibiotic-Free" label? I can't. Maybe I should demand antibiotic free chicken and beef, but so far it hasn't been a driving issue in my carnivore life-style.
In 2007 the company got in trouble for using the label while applying antimicrobials in their chicken feed. As a compromised Tyson was allowed to use the label "raised without antibiotics that impact antibiotic resistance in humans." Tyson's competitors sued and won saying the labeling was misleading and unproven.
Tyson returned to the "Antibiotic-Free" label, but quickly got into trouble again. It was discovered they were injecting chicken eggs with antibiotics. They argued the USDA rules applied to the 'raising' of chickens and not to what happened before birth.
Tyson has removed all antibiotic labeling, and they are suing the USDA for changing their interpretation of regulations. Which is fine, but what I don't understand is why they are fighting so hard. Can any of you describe the "Antibiotic-Free" label? I can't. Maybe I should demand antibiotic free chicken and beef, but so far it hasn't been a driving issue in my carnivore life-style.
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