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Tyson "Raised Without Antibiotics That Impact Antibiotic Resistance in Humans" Label
Moms are worried about the overuse of antibiotics and the potential long-term effects on our children and the environment. Tyson is addressing this concern by providing fresh chicken products that are raised without antibiotics that impact antibiotic resistance in humans, providing every mom the reassurance she wants when feeding her family.
On December 19, 2007, the USDA approved Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) labeling claim “Raised Without Antibiotics That Impact Antibiotic Resistance In Humans” for chicken product that has been raised with ionophores used as an ingredient in chicken feed. This new label replaces a previous label that simply stated “Raised Without Antibiotics,” which the USDA notified the company was mistakenly approved in May 2007.
Ionophores are used in chicken feed to prevent intestinal illness in chicken and are recognized and approved by the federal government as a safe feed ingredient. Ionophores are not used in human medicine and do not contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance to important human drugs.
"We applaud Tyson for working with USDA to find a more meaningful way to explain the public health value of not using drugs that contribute to increased antibiotic resistance," said Carol Tucker Foreman, distinguished fellow at Consumer Federation of America’s Food Policy Institute and former assistant Secretary of Agriculture.
Tyson products have been helping to make "Mom" a hero at mealtime for more than 70 years. And while consumers already turn to Tyson for mealtime solutions, the company continues to provide new products and to lead innovation in the fresh meat case.
For details of USDA's "Labeling Guidance For Raised Without Antibiotic Claims and the Use of Ionophores," please go to the following USDA website:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/Use_of_Ionophores/index.asp
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