Laura Reiley of the Washington Post discusses how customers often pay a premium for meat with these labels but the current standards are lax, critics say. “The widespread deceptive use of label claims such as ‘humanely raised’ and ‘raised without antibiotics’ is harming consumers and honest family farmers,” (Sen. Corey) Booker told The Washington Post…. View Article
Read ArticleWhen you see the claim “Raised Without Antibiotics” on a package of beef, you expect just that—the cattle weren’t given antibiotics. But a study out Thursday in the journal Science suggests that may not always be the case. The USDA doesn’t do its own inspections that the animals were, in fact, not given antibiotics, says James E…. View Article
Read ArticleLaura Reiley of The Washington Post explores the findings of a new study in Science magazine. While naturally raised meat commands a huge financial premium, “consumers may not be getting what they pay for”. These findings call into question the trustworthiness of the USDA-approved labeling program. (Kevin) Lo of FoodID said that the study is… View Article
Read ArticleKevin Lo, Food In-Depth CEO together with Lance Price and Laura Rogers of George Washington University author a study in Science. They find that a substantial portion of cattle destined for the ‘Raised without Antibiotics’ market have been treated with antibiotics. These findings suggest that today’s ‘Raised without Antibiotics’ (RWA) labels lack integrity. “Growing demand for RWA meats… View Article
Read ArticleGreg Henderson reviews the implications of a new study published in Science Magazine that found that a substantial portion of beef advertised as ‘raised without antibiotics” may, in fact, contain antibiotics. “The USDA, retailers and restaurants have the tools to ensure the integrity of these important labels,” co-author Kevin Lo, CEO of Food In-Depth, said… View Article
Read ArticleGeorge Washington University announces new study in Science Magazine that suggests that some cattle processed for the ‘Raised without Antibiotics’ market have been treated with antibiotics. ‘”Raised without Antibiotics’ production is a market-based solution to a serious public health issue, but the system only works if labels are verified. The authors recommend that the USDA… View Article
Read ArticleFactory farms are hotbeds for pathogens. Add to this the use of medically important antibiotics for food and Viveca Morris of Yale Law School argues we have the perfect conditions for antibiotic resistant infections and viral epidemics.
Read ArticleAntibiotics are a regular part of the way American farmers raise pigs. This gives rise to resistant germs. Andrew Jacobs of the New York Times explores the Danish approach to raising pigs for food with very limited antibiotic use.
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