New ‘Product of USA’ Label Targets Consumer Confusion

USDA Launches Campaign to Promote Strengthened 'Product of USA' Label

RICHMOND, Va. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a national campaign to promote the updated “Product of USA” voluntary labeling standard for meat, poultry and egg products. The standard, which took effect Jan. 1, requires that animals be born, raised, harvested and processed in the United States for a product to carry the label. Rollins said the change is designed to provide transparency for consumers and ensure that farmer…

USDA OIG strengthens efforts to combat agricultural trade fraud

A recent investigation found 6,500 pounds of prohibited agricultural products from China were falsely labeled and ended up in America’s food system.

New ‘Product of USA’ Label Targets Consumer Confusion

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumers will see clearer labeling on meat, poultry, and egg products under a new federal standard designed to ensure items labeled “Product of USA” are entirely sourced and produced domestically. What This Means for You Products labeled “Product of USA” must now be fully sourced and processed in the U.S. Shoppers will have clearer information when choosing American-made food Producers meeting stricter standards may gain a c…