Hickory Nut Gap Organic Grassfed Ground Beef 93/7

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

None

Mechanical tenderization

-Not applicable

Ingredients

Not specified

Declared allergens

Not specified

Certifications

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

The retailer’s organic designation conflicts with Hickory Nut Gap’s statement that its beef is not organic certified; organic status is unresolved.