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Understanding Meat Label Claims

Animal Agriculture

A smoker grill adorned with the NC State Wolfpack mascot.

Mar 23, 2023

Cooking Up Community: North Carolina Barbecue

There’s a surefire way to start a fight with a native North Carolinian. It’s not arguing about which university is tops in the state — clearly it’s NC State — or the best basketball conference — everyone knows it’s the ACC. No, if you want to get into a knock-down, drag-out, try suggesting that something is… 
Discover North Carolina eggs and how NC State Extension helps to grow the poultry industry and ensure quality eggs for all.

Jan 27, 2023

North Carolina Eggs

Discover how eggs are produced, the types of poultry farming systems in our state, and how NC State Extension helps grow the industry and ensure that quality eggs are available for you! 
Animated graphic displaying chickens and feed.

Sep 25, 2020

How That Chicken Got to Market

We're not sure why the chicken crossed the road, but we'll show you how it got from the hatchery to your home! 
Frozen meat products at a grocery store.

Jan 30, 2019

Understanding the “No Added Hormones” Meat Label

What does the "No Added Hormones" meat label mean? Maybe not what you expect. 
A cow grazes on grass

Sep 6, 2018

Understanding the “Grass-Fed” Meat Label

A "Grass-Fed" label implies animals are fed a diet of grass...right? Read more to find out what this and other meat labels really mean! 
Antibiotics are drawn from a vial

Jul 5, 2018

What Does a “No Antibiotics” Label Mean?

Unlike some other meat label claims, the “No Antibiotics Added” label has a legally regulated definition. But what does this really mean? 
Label on package of fresh chicken displaying the "natural" claim

Jun 27, 2018

What Does an “All Natural” Label Mean?

“All natural" - or just "natural" - is a widely misunderstood claim that only applies to meat processing, not how an animal is raised. Beef up your knowledge so you can make informed food decisions! 
Package of ground beef with four food labels featuring various claims, like "organic" and "grassfed"

Apr 25, 2018

Understanding Meat Label Claims

Meat label claims can be categorized as either certified or non-certified. Understanding the details of each claim and how they are (or aren’t) verified can make all the difference - take a look!