Food labels such as 'grass-fed' and 'pasture-fed' can mislead consumers due to the absence of standardized definitions. While most beef cattle are raised on grass for the majority of their lives, they often switch to a grain diet in the final months for quicker market readiness. The USDA's withdrawal of regulations in 2016 means that producers can define these terms at will, making it difficult for consumers to gauge the authenticity of such claims when purchasing meat.
The absence of legal definitions for 'grass-fed' and 'pasture-fed' cattle means that consumers cannot rely on food labels to accurately reflect how the animals were raised.
Despite the 'grass-fed' label, most beef cattle eat a mix of grass and grain, primarily in their final months at feedlots to expedite growth.
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