U.S. Requires Labeling Origin (Folo) Food Scandal Expands at Dairies and in Hong Kong

Meats, produce and some nuts sold in U.S. supermarkets must show the country of origin under a new rule.

Though the rule took effect Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture gave retailers six months to comply.

Country-of-origin labeling, already required for seafood, has long been sought by consumer groups, farmers and ranchers, who argue that consumers deserve to know where their food is coming from. Some consumer groups complain that the new rule is too broad because it exempts many processed foods, including roasted nuts and mixed vegetables.

The meat and grocery industries opposed the rule, saying it would be expensive and burdensome.

Originally published by The New York Times Media Group.

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