The laws dealing with labeling are typically justified in the name of “consumer protection.” But in many cases, there are clear financial ties between the states (and sometimes the individuals) and the animal agriculture industry. DeSantis and Ivey and the other politicians behind these bills didn’t even provide an ostensible good faith reason why these laws would be in the best interest of their constituents. In the Florida governor’s own words, “we will save our beef.” It’s straightforwardly a move to defend agribusiness, specifically cattle farming.
Source: Alabama and Florida just outlawed this type of meat. It’s colossally stupid – Fast Company
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