Terms like ‘grass-fed’ or ‘free-range’ may have more meaning in the future. USDA is taking action to make sure these claims are accurate. The Food Safety and Inspection Service will issue guidance advocating third-party verification of these animal-raising claims. Sampling will also be done to check for antibiotic residues in cattle going to the ‘raised without antibiotics’ market. USDA officials said rules may be considered so consumers can trust the claims made on the label.
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