Not labeling eggs “Cage free” or “Eggs from caged hens” is not that bad. According to the FDA there is not enough reliable evidence that support the claims of “Cage free eggs” being healthier than “Eggs from caged hens.” We are so in the dark about the production of our food, that anything not being labeled is enough for us to be somewhat concerned with the practices of food production and cruelty to animals. In Egelko’s article, he states that animal protection groups are accusing federal agencies of allowing misleading practices by egg producers and that “Eggs from caged hens” are more contaminated and less nutritious than “Cage free eggs.” Considering that we know so little about food production, I would argue that labeling the eggs does
