Example of Organic Beef Product with Several Production Attribute Claims on the Label (IMAGE)

University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Example of Organic Beef Product with Several Production Attribute Claims on the Label

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In a U of I study, the 'no growth hormones' attribute was prioritized as most important and "organic" as the least important. For products like poultry, the USDA forbids the use of hormones, meaning consumers may not be well informed about production claims.

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