…animals that you might not expect, or that aren’t raised in the way the label implies. Many supermarkets sell meat that comes from:
- Factory-farmed livestock – chickens, cows, and pigs raised in confined, industrial conditions, often fed antibiotics or hormones.
- Imported sources – meat may be sourced from other countries with different standards for animal welfare or food safety.
- Mixed sources – “beef” or “pork” products can contain blends from multiple farms, sometimes even multiple countries.
- Less obvious animals – in processed meat (like sausages or nuggets), small amounts of offal or mechanically separated meat may be included.
- Misleading labeling – terms like “natural,” “farm-raised,” or “grass-fed” can be vague and don’t always mean the meat was raised humanely or sustainably.
If you want, I can give a quick guide to reading meat labels so you know exactly what you’re buying—supermarkets try to make it confusing on purpose.
Do you want me to do that?
