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This article responds to a cease-and-desist letter from Carmichael’s Honey and examines the truth behind USDA Organic Honey labeling in the U.S. I explain why the USDA doesn’t certify honey produced on American soil as organic, what True Source Certified really verifies, and why “Grade A” doesn’t mean better quality. At Killer Bees Honey, we believe in full transparency. We share lab results and honest insight so consumers can choose pure, authentic honey they can trust.
A son’s tribute to his father, Even Thomas Collinsworth Jr.—from Depression-era Tennessee to meetings with Che Guevara—revealing how hard work, courage, and moral clarity shaped the values behind Killer Bees Honey.
Killer Bees Honey’s impressive Total Activity (TA) score of 33.2 highlights its exceptional antibacterial and antimicrobial strength. Unlike Manuka’s UMF, which only measures non-peroxide activity, TA captures both peroxide and non-peroxide factors, providing a more complete view of honey’s natural healing and protective qualities.
We sent our honey to New Zealand this year to see if it measures up to the high TA values of the famous Manuka honey, and the results came back with amazingly high ratings signifying exceptional antimicrobial power for our own Wildflower honey.
Killer Bees Honey 2025 Smoky Mountain Wildflower honey underwent comprehensive lab testing at ALS Analytica Labs in New Zealand, and the results were exceptional—placing it among the top 1–2% of honey worldwide.