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New federal law requires fresh foods to be labeled with country of origin

Consumers generally agree that the new federal law, requiring fresh meat, poultry, seafood, fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, macadamia nuts, and pecans to be labeled with their country of origin helps them avoid products from countries reputed to have poor sanitation laws and to support American producers. Some consumers still say, however, that they buy the lowest cost items, regardless of origin. Full story: KXLY