Food labeling can be misleading for consumers from "summary" of The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
Food labeling can be a tricky thing. The words and phrases found on the packaging of our food products are carefully chosen to entice us to buy them. Terms like "all natural," "organic," and "free range" have a nice ring to them, conjuring up images of happy animals frolicking in green pastures. But the reality is often quite different. Take the case of the "free range" chicken, for example. The label suggests that the bird has had the freedom to roam around outside, pecking at bugs and soaking up the sun. But in reality, the term "free range" is loosely regulated and doesn't guarantee that the chicken has actually spent any time outdoors. In many cases, "free range" chickens are crammed into overcrowded barns with little access to the outside world. Similarly, the term "organic" can be misleading. While it's true that organic farmers must adhere to certain guidelines when it comes to the use of pesticides and fertilizers, the label doesn'...
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