Have You Ever Walked Into A Grocery Store And Bought Something You Thought Was The Meat Of An Animal... And It Wasn't?

The very powerful meat industry, has done and are attempting to pass laws forbidding the use of labels/words like "veggie burger" or "vegan hot dog" on plant-based products. They SAY that it is confusing or "deceptive" to consumers, even though every plant-based "meat" product has meatless plain as day somewhere on the front of the packaging.

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/7/3/20680731/mississippi-veggie-burgers-illegal-meatless-meat

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soar2newhighs

On the subject of meat, a few days ago my loving niece brought me a dinner of meat, potatoes and vegetables and a juice drink and coffee. I had just come home from the hospital. The meat was amazing. I asked what it was. She replied it was moose meat. Her husband is an avid hunter. Well, whoever prepared it did an amazing job.
As for the meat industry and consumers, I say, let the consumer beware, but also let it be THEIR choice as to what they choose to eat or not eat. The Meat industry is out for themselves and this type of reaction from them is not uncommon.

Piper · 61-69, F

@soar2newhighs That was surely a kind thing for your niece to do.

I do realize, that this is not an "uncommon" thing for the meat and dairy industry to do. Mostly with this question, I was curious about whether anyone here [b]had[/b] actually been "deceived" or "misled" by the plant-based product's labeling...as those entities are claiming as a justification for their actions.

soar2newhighs

I think today's consumers are saavy enough to avoid the pitfalls of the various industries that promote their products.@Piper

Piper · 61-69, F

@soar2newhighs So I'm guessing that your answer would be "no", to the question my post asked.

soar2newhighs

You are correct.@Piper

Fernie · F

@soar2newhighs Of course people can eat what they want to eat...but, do it with a conscience...go and SEE what animals go through so you CAN have that meat to eat!!! Then make a decision

soar2newhighs

I hear what you're saying, but in that regard, the slaughter of animals for human food consumption is not going to stop anytime soon. Hey, if people are truly impacted by the end product and how it was achieved, it is their right to opt out and not eat what they choose not to.@Fernie

Peaches · F

@Fernie Our friends owned a turkey farm back home in NC. I saw how they slaughter those turkeys and ran home crying.😢