What Foods Are Injected with Growth Hormones?
                                
                                
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                                According to the FDA, steroid hormone implants have been approved for use in beef cattle and sheep since the 1950s to promote growth. This article clarifies exactly what foods are injected with growth hormones, distinguishing between common practice, federal regulations, and persistent myths surrounding poultry and pork.