In "Eating Animals," Jonathan Safran Foer emphasizes that consumers should not bear the burden of distinguishing between cruel and kind products, or between environmentally harmful and sustainable options. He argues that it is unreasonable for individuals to navigate such complexities, suggesting that companies should be held accountable for their practices. Products that are harmful to animals or the environment should not even be available in the market.

Foer likens the issue to other safety regulations, stating that just as society prohibits dangerous items like lead paint or harmful aerosols, it should also ban factory-farmed animals. This perspective calls for a more proactive approach to ensure that consumers can make ethical and safe choices without the burden of deciphering which products are acceptable.