Put the “Natural” Back in Meats Labeled as “Naturally Raised”
Thanks to a backlash of consumer letters from concerned consumers, the USDA has extended its public comment period on its proposed standard for meats labeled as “naturally raised”. A 2007 Consumer Reports survey found that 83% of consumers assume a “naturally raised label means “it came from an animal raised in a natural environment.” Yet the USDA’s proposed standard is so weak, it would apply to a cloned animal raised in the confines of a factory farm, and fed a steady diet of genetically engineered grains. The public comment period on this labeling standard will close on March 3, so take action now:
http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_9692.cfm
