Consumers Gobble Up Organic Turkeys
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Consumers Embrace Organic Turkeys
Summary:
Amid rising concerns about antibiotics in poultry, Americans are increasingly opting for organic turkeys, setting new consumption records.Article:
Driven by worries over antibiotic use in poultry, Americans are turning to organic turkeys in unprecedented numbers. These birds are raised without antibiotics, fed exclusively on 100 percent certified organic feed, and are packaged free from artificial flavors or colors.
"Organic poultry sales, which include turkey, are predicted to be the fastest-growing segment of organic product sales, with an expected average annual growth of 33.2 percent through 2008," stated Katherine DiMatteo from the Organic Trade Association.
In conventional agriculture, antibiotics are often used to promote livestock growth and ward off disease. However, public health officials have linked this practice to the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections in humans. Acknowledging these risks, the American Medical Association passed a resolution in June 2001, opposing the use of antimicrobials at non-therapeutic levels in agriculture and recommending a phase-out based on scientific assessment.
Some major poultry producers have begun phasing out a particular antibiotic suspected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of creating resistant bacteria. Unfortunately, farmers aren’t obligated to disclose antibiotic use, leaving consumers uncertain.
To avoid antibiotics in food production, consumers can choose organic meat, which adheres to strict national standards prohibiting the use of antibiotics, growth hormones, and artificial additives.
For health-conscious individuals, organic turkey offers a low-fat, high-protein option popular throughout the year. Notably, over 15 percent of all turkeys are consumed during Thanksgiving, with an additional 8 percent eaten over Christmas.
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