Selects: The Truth Behind Cage-Free and Free-Range
The terms 'cage free' and 'free range' on egg and chicken labels mean different things, with 'cage free' representing a real but limited improvement in hen welfare, while 'free range' is largely a misleading marketing term in the U.S. due to weak USDA standards.
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