What does no rBST mean?

Variations: “No rBGH administered,” “No rBST administered”The labeling claim means that dairy cows were not injected with a genetically engineered growth hormone that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1993 for use in dairy cows.

What is rBST?

Recombinant somatotropin, rBST (previously called bovine growth hormone), is a genetically engineered hormone injected into dairy cows to increase milk production. Milk from rBST-treated cows is used in dairy products including ice cream, butter, cheese and yogurt.

Is rBST harmful to humans?

The FDA has not changed its 1993 position that rBST is not harmful to humans. For example, FDA documents from 1995, 1999, and 2003 have continued to affirm its initial position that the product is safe for human consumption.

What is rBST test?

rBST is the synthetic or man-made version of this hormone. Chemically they are identical and there is no laboratory test that can distinguish one from the other. Consuming rBST free milk is a personal choice. There is no difference in nutritional content or BST levels in milk from cows given rBST.

Is rBST milk safe?

rbST has not been legislatively banned in any country because of human safety concerns. Currently, rbST is registered for commercial sale in 20 countries. In addition, 56 countries have confirmed that rbST is safe and pose no human safety threats.

What is the difference between rBST treated and non rBST treated cows?

Is there a difference between milk produced from cows treated with rBST and cows not treated with rBST? The FDA and other leading health organizations have concluded that there is no significant difference between the milk from cows that are treated with the supplemental hormone rBST and rBST-free milk.

Does milk contain rBST?

But if you’re concerned with the use of supplemental bovine growth hormones used to improve milk production, there are many options to purchase milk that does not come from cows treated with rBST. In fact, the majority of milk sold in stores is rBST-free.

Does Walmart milk have rBST?

“We’ve listened to customers and are pleased that our suppliers are helping us offer Great Value milk from cows that are not treated with rbST.” Wal-Mart’s entire dairy selection – including organic and conventional offerings – meets USDA and FDA standards.

Does organic milk contain rBST?

Two products, recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH, also known as BGH, recombinant bovine somatotropin or rBST) and antibiotics, are said to be found in regular milk but not in organic milk.

What brands use rBST?

Kroger moved to rBST-free milk in its Western markets earlier this year, including milk it processes and sells in its City Market, Dillons, Fry’s, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith’s divisions, as well as Kroger stores in Louisiana and Texas.

Is organic milk rBST free?

The large majority of conventional milk sold in stores is rBST-free milk, or you can choose organic milk, which by USDA regulation prohibits the use of bovine growth hormones.