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Green Choices: Meat & Poultry Buyer's Guide

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Certified Humane label: What does it mean?

When it comes to buying meat and poultry, the greener choices are not always obvious.

Certified Humane (beef, pork, lamb, poultry)

This label guarantees that animals have freedom to move and prohibits crates and tie-downs in stalls, as well as artificial means to induce growth, such as continuous barn lights for broiler chickens.

• Eco-benefits: Certified Humane prohibits the use of antibiotics and growth hormones, two factors in groundwater pollution.
• Is it regulated? Yes. Certified Humane standards are endorsed by several animal-rights organizations, including the ASPCA and the Humane Society. Producers are audited by third-party groups.
• Keep in mind: This label does not mean animals are certified organic.

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More beef and poultry labels

• Grass Fed
• Certified Organic
• Natural

Learn more

• Greener Pastures: When it comes to beef, is grass-fed better?
• Avoid overcooking your meat by following our preparation tips.
• Can’t find grass-fed beef? Check out our source list.