At Whole Foods Market, our Meat standards and relationships with farmers and ranchers mean we know how animals were raised. All beef, pork, chicken, lamb and turkey (except kosher turkey) in our Meat department is Animal Welfare Certified, so you can feel good about what you’re buying (and eating).
What Makes Our Meat Department Different
Farm-to-store traceability.
We use a traceable audit system that tracks animals on every step of the journey — from their birth on the farm or ranch to our stores.
No antibiotics, ever.
If an animal must receive antibiotic treatment, the meat cannot be sold in our Meat department.
No added growth hormones.
We don’t allow the use of added hormones in our Meat department, whether that’s through feed, injections or any other method.
No animal by-products in feed.
That includes no feather meal or rendered fat.
Product Quick Look
Meets standards for animal welfare, feed, and more, so you can know about what you're buying (and eating)
No antibiotics or added growth hormones (there are no hormones approved for use in the production of poultry)
No animal by-products in feed
Animal Welfare Certified Step 3 by Global Animal Partnership
Non-GMO certified, which means animals are raised and fed a diet in compliance with Non-GMO Project Verified or NSF Non-GMO Certified standards for the avoidance of genetically engineered ingredients