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Whether beef or poultry, you’ve probably seen various claims on the plastic wrapping your meat. Women’s Health Magazine published 10 Meaty Secrets Revealed and

decoded the claims on packaged meats to reveal what really matters when you’re scanning the butcher case.

Here are ten popular claims and their meanings:

What you need to know:

No matter how much regulation is enacted upon manufacturers, they will always find clever ways to market their products within the limitations set by the USDA and FDA. As consumers, we must be vigilant and understand whether a message is mere marketing or truly represents a special benefit.

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