(Des Moines, IA) Lab-grown or plant-based meat alternatives could not be labeled as meat without qualifying terms, like “meatless” or “vegetarian,” under a proposal passed by the Iowa Senate. For republican senator Dawn Driscoll, clarity upon purchase is most important.
Polk County Democratic Representative Tony Bisignano takes issue with the state’s ability to take meat alternatives off nutritional assistance programs.
The bill says food processing plants that make meat alternatives can’t use “burger,” “bacon,” and other words commonly associated with meat without qualifiers like “fake” or “plant-based.” Processing plants that misbrand meat-like products could face a fine of up to 10 thousand dollars per offense.
