date:Jul 27, 2012
Amid growing consumer awareness about antibiotics used to raise food animals, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is taking a look at some of the claims made on meat packages, including antibiotic free.
In a letter responding to concerns raised by Consumers Union, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said FSIS has developed updated guidance material on labels that it will send to meat companies and the agency plans to investigate unapproved label claims.
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