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Livestock Antibiotic Use, Human Health Linked: USDA
By Dani Friedland on 7/16/2010
A USDA official told a Congressional panel there is likely a link between agricultural antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance in humans.
“USDA believes that it is likely that the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture does lead to some cases of antibacterial resistance among humans and in the animals themselves, and it is important that these medically important antibiotics be used judiciously,” Dr. John Clifford, APHIS’s deputy administrator for veterinary services, told the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Health during a hearing Wednesday...
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May 26, 2010
Humane
Farm Animal Care (HFAC) has announced the
launch of its new website. The site includes an interactive database which will allow consumers
to easily search for retailers that carry products with its Certified Humane®
label, and a “take action” section with tools to empower consumers to initiate
change on behalf of farm animals through the marketplace...Read more
May 6, 2010
GREENFIELD, Mass., May 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
The President's Cancer Panel Report released today
exhorts consumers to choose food grown without
pesticides or chemical fertilizers, antibiotics, and
growth hormones to help decrease their exposure to
environmental chemicals that can increase their risk
of contracting cancer. Organic products avoid the
use of these chemicals...
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April 23, 2010
Even though Earth Day has come and gone, it
is still essential to make greener, smarter
choices in our daily lives. Many of us have
already started to make small steps in our
efforts to ‘go green’ such as recycling
plastic and
switching over to energy saving light bulbs. Every effort put forth helps protect the environment. But most of us are unaware that our actions at the supermarket can help make a difference too. Here are a few eco-friendly tips that can be taken... Read more
switching over to energy saving light bulbs. Every effort put forth helps protect the environment. But most of us are unaware that our actions at the supermarket can help make a difference too. Here are a few eco-friendly tips that can be taken... Read more
April 12, 2010
Over the years Smart Chicken has been
committed to sustainable and environmentally
sound farming practices. Now we are proud to
introduce a new recyclable tray that
reflects the core principles of our company.
Smart Chicken, in select areas, will now be
packaged on a clear 100% recyclable tray. By
becoming more eco-friendly, we’ll send less
waste the landfills yearly. Be committed to
green. When you purchase Smart Chicken be
sure to find out where our plastic tray can
be recycled in your area...
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April 7, 2010
A
busy weeknight calls for ready-in-a-flash
dinners, but fast doesn’t have to mean
flavorless. If you’re looking for a quick
and easy dinner the whole family can enjoy
then you’ll be happy to hear Smart Chicken
is now partnering with Kraft. When you
purchase (1) box of Velveeta Shells and
Cheese you can save $1.00 off Smart Chicken
at participating retailers...Read more
Our Inaugural Issue
April 5, 2010
We’re excited to announce the inaugural
issue of the Smart Chicken newsletter.
Simply put, this newsletter is for you. We
hope it becomes your go-to-place for new
ways to make easy, healthy, and delicious
Smart Chicken meals. So whether you're
looking for cooking tips, recipes, coupons,
company news, this newsletter will have it
all. Sign up today!