USDA FoodKeeper App: Mayo Clinic Radio

🎙️In this eye-opening episode, Greg breaks down the truth behind the “Organic” label and why it might not be as pure as you think. 🍃To be labeled organic, you must certify them through a particular company. But here’s the catch—just because it’s certified doesn’t necessarily mean it’s truly organic. 💰The certification process requires hefty payments, and when you follow the money, much of it ends up in the hands of big corporations, known for genetically modified foods. Essentially, if you pl

Free-range chicken does NOT mean organic. But… The USDA organic label DOES require chickens to be outdoors and have free-range access. The Factory Farming Awareness Coalition (FFAC) says… “When free-range chicken is labeled as such by the USDA, chickens and egg-laying hens must have continuous access to outdoor space for more than 51 percent of the animals’ lives. There is no guarantee that the birds will actually get to use that outdoor space, or if they do, that they will spend much time there