antibiotic free

Without bacterial killers

Antibiotic free describes food products, especially meat and poultry, raised without the use of antibiotics: antibiotic-free chicken, certified antibiotic-free beef.

The label appeals to consumers concerned about antibiotic resistance or preferring more natural farming practices.

Often hyphenated when used before a noun.

Opposites
antibiotic treatment status

antibiotic freemedicated

Given drugs for treatment

production method philosophy

antibiotic freeconventional

Following accepted practices

industrial · mass-produced

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