Food Labels 101 Masterguide

This is a claim, not a label.
No org. is dedicated to the
verification of this info.
PASTURE RAISED
THE LABEL:
WHAT IS IT?
Pasture raised is a food claim
found on meats, cheeses, and
eggs. Don’t be fooled, sometimes
this looks like a food label like the
one on the left or is simply
written on products.
It is usually unregulated, but
is sometimes controlled by USDA.
OUR RATING:
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THE GOOD:
THE BAD:
When regulated, it means
pork, beef, and poultry had
some outdoor access.
Farms regulated by the USDA
are given a one-time application
to verify their methods.
THE WHY:
Does not guarantee animal
welfare protection.
Does not mean GMO,
chemical, hormone, or
antibiotic-free.
Pork, beef, and poultry are
only verified once, and dairy
and eggs are never verified.
No guarantee of
humane protections
SHOULD I BUY?
Largely unregulated
More about marketing
than transparency
This food claim is more about marketing than making actual system change.
However, it is one of the few ways farmers can communicate their farming practices.
When shopping you can still buy this label, but we would recommend doing more
research on the specific farm or looking for the presence of additional 3rd-party
verified labels that protect animal welfare.
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