The Number of Approved Meat Additives have Continued to be Expanded by the FDA — and None of the Additives Need to be on the Label

There are over 3,000 substances currently added to foods, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While some of these are common household items you likely use regularly (salt, baking soda, sugar, etc.) others are complex chemicals you’ve likely never heard of.

One controversial meat-packing technique is known as “modified atmosphere packaging.” In this process, oxygen in the product’s package is replaced with carbon monoxide and other gases to keep the meat red and “fresh-looking.” Although the carbon monoxide does not pose a health threat in this case, opponents say the technique allows stores to sell meat after it’s no longer fresh, and could mislead consumers to purchase and eat spoiled meat.

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