Health Canada is off base with its plan to require a “high in saturated fat” warning label on packages of ground beef, says the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association.
“Canadians consume approximately half of their calories from nutrient-poor ultra-processed foods,” the organization said. “By contrast, ground beef is a nutrient-dense protein that contributes iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and other essential nutrients.”
The CCA said single-ingredient foods — such as meat, milk, eggs, vegetables, and fruit — are central to healthy eating.
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By calling for labelling of ground beef, “Health Canada is not sending the right message to consumers,” said association president Reg Schellenberg.
The farm group said it has shown federal officials recent studies that have found ground beef and pork contribute little to Canadians’ consumption of saturated fat but is a key source of iron.
