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Guide to Egg Labeling

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There's more to buying egg these days than just choosing between large and jumbo. Is it cage free? Free range? Organic? Vegetarian-fed? Well-loved? Catherine Price of the New York Times explains egg labeling so you have a better idea of what you're getting than what you can decipher from the packaging. With four levels of animal care and multiple standards for drug and diet administration, you may want to study this guide before your next trip to the supermarket.

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