The Claim
The term 'pasture-raised' for beef in the United States lacks any enforceable federal definition and imposes no requirements regarding duration, quality, or access to pasture.
What the research says
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These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
In the United States, the label 'pasture-raised' on beef has no official federal standards for how long cattle must be on pasture, what quality of pasture is required, or whether they must have access to pasture at all.
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The term 'pasture-raised' for beef in the United States lacks any enforceable federal definition and imposes no requirements regarding duration, quality, or access to pasture.
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