Label on Milk Container
Zilmax is a hormone that will help a cow gain weight in a short period of time so when the cow’s life is ended to produce meat there would be extra meat to sell. AKA: More Profits
There are labels on food products that state Hormone-Free Meat and rBGH-Free Dairy, but here comes the BIG BUT…the labels are just an implication that no hormones were used at anytime during the life of the animal, HOWEVER, the USDA has ALSO stated that there is no way the statement can be VERIFIED by anyone! THEREFORE, the USDA allows for the following statement to be used: No Hormones Administered.
Now the USDA will hold manufacturers accountable. How can they do this when the USDA states that claims can’t be verified? Nevertheless, foods that have USDA Certified Organic labels actually means “no artificial hormones are capable of being inspected or approved”. AND things get worse… FDA has declared that the hormone Zilmax is safe. So why did a company (Tyson Foods) voluntarily stop using Zilmax in their cattle feed? What was the reason? Concerns of future legal action dealing with health issues or to cut cost and increase profits? Additionally, our government states that there is no difference between products having rBGH and not having rBGH. Then why use this artificial hormone?
Bill Lauto, at GoingTrueGreen.com
Environmental Scientist
International Sustainability and Energy Consultant
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