Fat epidemic linked to chemicals run amok
Perhaps it's time to reconsider the old weight-loss advice that told you to stop eating burgers, pasta and ice cream — and go back to eating what you love. But skip the chemical-laden variety and stick to the natural versions.
Saveur: Mail-Order Burgers
Several high-quality meat purveyors known for mail-order steaks also ship frozen ground-beef patties that make excellent hamburgers.
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USDA National Organic Standards
Buying organic meat means the consumer can be certain the meat was raised and processed according to strict organic production and handling standards and certified by a USDA-accredited certifying agent. Among the 100% Organic USDA Label Standards are the following:
All ingredients must be 100% organically produced
100% organic feed is required
No growth hormones are allowed
No genetically modified feeds are allowed
No animal by-products of any form allowed in feed
No antibiotics are allowed
Restrictions on pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers
No genetic engineering methods, ionizing radiation or sewage sludge for fertilization
No synthetic chemicals, artificial preservatives or harmful additives such as sodium nitrite allowed in processing
Annual inspection of producers and processors required for maintaining certification
Third party assessment required
These standards ensure that when you buy organic meat from Rocky Mountain Organic Meats, you can be confident in knowing exactly what you are buying and where it came from. At Rocky Mountain Organic Meats, we know where our cattle have been from birth to delivery of your order. In fact, not only do we know who raises our cattle, you can too. Visit our producer page for more information.