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Post by kimmsr🕊 on Jul 30, 2018 4:50:18 GMT -5
You would think that meat labeled “Product of U.S.A.” would come from cattle actually raised in the U.S.
Surprisingly (or maybe not), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) doesn’t see it that way.
Under current federal government labeling policy, imported beef can be labeled “Product of U.S.A.” as long as it passes through a U.S.-based meat inspection plant, or is blended with beef from cattle raised in the U.S.
That goes for 100% grass-fed beef, too. And the policy is killing U.S. grass-fed beef producers.
The American Grassfed Association (AGA) and the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) have submitted a petition to the USDA asking its Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) Agency change its labeling policy—to protect U.S. ranchers and consumers.
advocacy.organicconsumers.org/page/6335/petition/1
Please sign our petition asking for honest labels on imported beef. Deadline is midnight, August 17.
TAKE ACTION BY MIDNIGHT AUGUST 17: Sign the petition to help U.S. grass-fed beef producers stop the foreign meat from being labeled “Product of U.S.A.”
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Post by Mumsey on Jul 30, 2018 5:30:16 GMT -5
kimmsr🕊, Also, if it is processed in the USA, isn't it considered a product of USA? Seems I read that somewhere. Label should be "processed in USA"......???
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Post by kimmsr🕊 on Jul 31, 2018 5:09:31 GMT -5
I'd agree with that, mumsey.
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Post by lilolpeapicker on Jul 31, 2018 7:20:09 GMT -5
Just what they want to do....make it more confusing for the consumer. Maybe we should have a new organization with new classification making it clearer, one whereby the members are consumers not corrupt government officials.
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Post by SpringRain🕊️ on Aug 1, 2018 16:15:04 GMT -5
So beef can be raised under poor conditions, in feedlots, fed antibiotics, but once it's processed in the US consumers are expected to rely on that label, as some type of assurance of safety?
Just another reason to give up meat. Too bad; sometimes I really do like some meat in foods.
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Post by desertwoman on Aug 1, 2018 16:40:15 GMT -5
sometimes I really do like some meat in foods. If people would even cut back a little on their meat consumption it could benefit their health and the planet. And if one is cutting back then splurge and buy organic locally sourced meats. Our Farmer's Market sells them and our Food Coop (which is a decent sized grocery store) sells them. Not cheap. But definitely a cleaner, healthier source of meat protein that is beneficial all the way around. Just my 2 cents... |
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Post by SpringRain🕊️ on Aug 1, 2018 16:56:31 GMT -5
desertwoman , I wouldn't disagree with you. But sometimes it's a challenge to get enough iron w/o meat, although if I have a spinach salad daily that provides an excellent substitute.
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Post by desertwoman on Aug 1, 2018 17:50:03 GMT -5
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Post by SpringRain🕊️ on Aug 2, 2018 10:34:17 GMT -5
desertwoman, thanks for the suggestions. Truthfully, I forget I even had cast iron pans! It's time to explore the cupboards to see what else I have that I've forgotten about. My mother used to use cast iron, as did my father before he became unable to cook. As I clean out his house in preparation for a sale, I'll probably find other cooking utensils that I'll keep, including a large roaster and a pressure cooker. Some of those utensils are so old that I don't often remember their purpose.
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Post by binnylou on Aug 2, 2018 16:34:52 GMT -5
I don't often remember their purpose. Share a pic...somebody here will have an answer for you. |
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Post by SpringRain🕊️ on Aug 3, 2018 14:17:13 GMT -5
binnylou, good suggestion. I think some of the kitchen equipment dates back to the 40's or 50's, so it'll be an interesting journey through the kitchen cabinets.
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