The Beef Lobby Doesn’t Want You to Know Where Your Beef Comes From
Congress has a chance to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling, but one of Washington’s most powerful beef lobbying groups is fighting to keep consumers in the dark.
A “Product of U.S.A.” label should mean exactly that.
But under current policy, multinational corporations can import meat from other countries, repackage it in the U.S., and pass it off as a higher-quality product raised by U.S. farmers and ranchers. This fraudulent labeling deceives consumers and drives American farmers and ranchers out of business.
It’s time to close this heavily exploited loophole. The USDA announced a proposed rule that would ensure the voluntary “Product of U.S.A.” label is used only on meat, poultry, and eggs derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the United States. The USDA is seeking public comments on this proposed rule until June 11, 2023.
Join us in telling the USDA to end fraudulent “Product of U.S.A.” labeling to support American farmers and ranchers.
By submitting a comment to the USDA, you’re protecting consumer rights and speaking up for America’s farmers and ranchers who are getting cheated out of market opportunities by multinational corporations that are skirting the law.
Be sure to personalize your comment! Duplicate comments may not be considered. If you are a farmer or rancher, what is the name and location of your farm? How long have you been in operation? If you are not a farmer, why does truth in labeling matter to you?
Comments are due by June 11, 2023 — submit yours today!
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