strict food-safety and inspection requirements, and its country of origin is generally subject to labeling rules. The fact that a product came from another country does not, by itself, mean it is unsafe or inferior.
The real issue is whether the product is accurately described and labeled.
Food misdescription can include incorrectly stating the animal species, substituting a cheaper ingredient, or giving consumers a misleading impression about geographical origin.
Why Labels Matter
When you’re buying meat marketed as premium, there are several things worth checking:
- Country of origin
- Product name
