Grade A, pasture-raised, free-range, hormone-free. What do the labels on egg cartons really mean? Shop with confidence as I crack the code in my latest blog and share the secret to buying the freshest eggs!
The USDA’s glossary of meat and poultry labeling terms has 20 items from “basted or self-basted” to “young turkey” and includes “natural,” “no hormones” and “organic.” What do they all mean? Here’s some background and perspective on labels in general and one – no antibiotics added – in particular. Other resources are available as well that will help you the next time you’re at the supermarket shopping for meat.