Can You Trust Meat Labels?

Terms like “grass-fed” and “hormone-free” may not mean what you think they mean

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If you shop in the meat or poultry section of your supermarket, you’ve probably seen terms like “grass-fed,” “raised without antibiotics,” and “free-range” on the packages, but you might not be clear on their meaning. While these claims suggest health or animal welfare benefits, the...