Tyson settles consumer class-action suit over Chicken Labeling

Chicken is in the news again. Tyson settles consumer class-action suit over Chicken Labeling. The case started in January 2008 when competitors Perdue Farms and Sanderson Farms sued them alleging that Tyson’s “raised-without-antibiotics” labeling constituted false advertising. Tyson used a chicken feed additive called ionophore that the USDA considers an antibiotic, but had not been proven harmful.

6 months later, Tyson withdrew the antibiotic wording from its chicken. The USDA approved the longer, qualified phrase for use in marketing materials at the end of 2007, so Tyson’s competitors sued one month later.

Competition helps keep industries honest and in this case helped expose more food – antibiotic connections that are hidden behind marketing.

Be sure to check out our Chicken Safety post.

Related posts:

1. Chicken Safety – Salmonella, Campylobacter bacteria
2. 100% Natural Chicken
3. Fast Food grilled chicken – Carcinogen PhIP
4. Consumer Reports October 2008

Posted on January 27th, 2010
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