We all deserve to know where our food comes from! I urge lawmakers to support mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) on all food products, ensuring that labels display the country’s flag and are tied to where the primary ingredient is grown or raised, not just where the product is processed.
This simple but powerful change will:
Increase Transparency: Consumers have the right to know the true origin of what they eat, especially for ingredients that could be grown in regions with better environmental or health standards.
Promote Food Safety: With clear labeling, we can trace back any potential safety concerns to the source, helping prevent foodborne illness and contamination.
Support Local Farmers: When consumers see where their food is truly coming from, they are more likely to choose locally grown products and support U.S. farmers and food producers.
Boost Consumer Confidence: Whether you’re shopping for fresh produce, meat, or packaged goods, you’ll know exactly where the ingredients come from—building trust in the brands you choose.
It’s time to hold food producers accountable for clearly stating the country of origin for the primary ingredient in their products. Let’s make sure our food system works in favor of consumers and local farmers, not just corporations.
Please join me in calling for a mandatory Country of Origin Labeling system that puts transparency and consumer choice first!