Do you want to know what country your food comes from?

December 3, 2008

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As of September 30th, a new federal law that is part of the 2008 Federal Farm Bill requires retailers to label the country of origin on certain foods. The new guideline,called the COOL law, is a victory for consumers, and advocates feel like it will improve food safety. We want to know what you think.

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Do you want to know what country your food comes from?:
Always
Never
Sometimes

To the best of your knowledge, were you aware of a new law that mandates this information to be on a package?:
Yes
No

If yes, what foods do you believe are labeled with its country of origin? (check all that apply):
Beef
Poultry
Fish
Fresh Produce
Frozen Produce
Nuts
Dairy Products
Deli Meats
Canned Foods

If you do look for the country where a product is made, why do you? (Choose all that apply):
Because of recent incidents of food contamination in produce
Because of Mad Cow Disease
For quality assurance
To ensure support of more locally produced foods

From the above list what is the ONE most important reason you look for this on the label?:
Because of recent incidents of food contamination in produce
Because of Mad Cow Disease
For quality assurance
To ensure support for more locally produced foods

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