Under COOL laws, which statement is true about labeling?

• A. Fruits and vegetables may be labeled on the entire packaging or container holding the crops.
• B. COOL labeling is required for beef and pork items.
• C. COOL applies to all food items imported to the US.
• D. COOL labeling is not used in any grocery stores.

Answer: (A)

COOL requires country-of-origin information for certain foods, and for perishable agricultural commodities like fruits and vegetables that information is typically shown on the packaging or container that holds the produce. Placing the origin label on the outer packaging or on the container makes it easy for shoppers to see where the crops came from, which is why this statement is the most accurate reflection of labeling practices under COOL. The other options either describe broader or different scopes that aren’t universally true (such as labeling all imported foods or implying COOL isn’t used in grocery stores) and aren’t as precise about how produce labeling is presented.