[Karah Rucker]
FINALLY THIS MORNING – IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO BUY GROCERIES THAT ARE MADE IN AMERICA – A NEW FEDERAL RULE IS HOPING TO MAKE IT EASIER TO DO JUST THAT – AT LEAST WHEN IT COMES TO CERTAIN PRODUCTS.
THE US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANNOUNCED MONDAY THAT PRODUCERS OF MEATS, EGGS AND POULTRY CAN ONLY USE THE LABELS “MADE IN THE USA” OR “PRODUCT OF THE USA” IF THE PRODUCTS ARE DERIVED FROM ANIMALS WHO WERE BORN AND RAISED IN AMERICA.
CURRENTLY – COMPANIES CAN USE THE LABELS ON MEATS THAT WERE IMPORTED FROM OTHER COUNTRIES.
THE LABELS ARE VOLUNTARY AND WILL REMAIN THAT WAY.
BUT FOR COMPANIES WHO USE THEM — THE USDA SAYS THIS NEW RULE WILL ENSURE SHOPPERS CAN TRUST THE “MADE IN THE USA” CLAIMS.
