JACKSON, Miss. — "Natural," "organic," "hormone free," "pesticide free," "non-GMO"... These are just a few of the terms that consumers encounter when purchasing meat at the local grocery store. While some argue these labeling terms describe the products, others have argued the terms are meaningless and part of a marketing ploy to drive sales and increase prices. Consumers are now confronted by the latest labeling additions, "antibiotic free," "raised without antibiotics" and "no antibiotics." But, what's the real story behind this growing trend?
Since the 1950's, the Food & Drug Administration has banned all antibiotic residues in finished. . .
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