Question

Which option distinguishes why the Country of Origin sticker is NOT present in the following scenario? Cynthia prefers to eat only foods produced in the United States. She is purchasing frozen pizzas from a big box warehouse store and cannot find the Country of Origin label.

Answer 1

Answer: Country of Origin labeling is not required on frozen pizzas.

Explanation: Country of Origin labeling is not required on frozen pizzas. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service requires retailers, such as grocery stores and big-box warehouse stores, to inform customers of a food product’s country of origin. The law covers meats, poultry and fish, fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables, peanuts, pecans, and macadamia nuts.