Hickory Nut Gap Beef Oxtail

Country of origin

Not specified

Born, raised & harvested in

United States

Producer

Not specified

Processor

Marksbury Farm

Hickory Nut Gap beef-program claim. Hickory Nut Gap states that all its beef is processed at Marksbury Farm; the individual package is not traced.

Diet

100% grass-fed

Organic feed

Not specified

GMO feed

Not specified

Hickory Nut Gap claims 100% grass feeding and finishing. Approved non-starch supplements may be used during extreme weather; older-cattle non-GMO rules are ambiguous. Hickory Nut Gap beef program; approved non-starch supplements are permitted during extreme weather.

Conditions

Pasture-raised

Outdoor access

Yes

Hickory Nut Gap requires year-round pasture, with emergency-weather exceptions. G.A.P. Step 4 is pasture based; temporary removal for weather or animal welfare is permitted.

Antibiotics

None

Added hormones

None

Whole Foods Meat department standard; treated animals are excluded from its supply. Whole Foods Meat department standard.

Freezing history

Not specified

Added solution

Not specified

Mechanical tenderization

Not specified

Ingredients

Not specified

Declared allergens

Not specified

Certifications

G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified — Step 4

The listing consistently specifies G.A.P. Step 4 but incorrectly calls it “Enriched Environment.” Step 4 is pasture based; the descriptor is inconsistent.