The article discusses the hidden processes involved in conventional chicken production, including the use of chemical baths like chlorine solutions, which have been banned in the EU since 1997 due to safety concerns. U.S. regulations allow poultry processors to use these chemical washes without disclosing them on packaging, leaving consumers unaware. Furthermore, many chickens are injected with water and other substances to increase weight. The piece advocates for consumers to choose pasture-raised chicken for better quality, nutrition, and ethical farming practices.
Many conventional chickens are injected with water, salt, and phosphates to increase their weight by up to 15%, meaning consumers are paying for added liquid rather than actual meat.
U.S. regulations do not require processors to disclose the use of chemical washes or antimicrobial treatments on chicken packaging, keeping consumers unaware of what their food has been exposed to.
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