Position Paper on Labeling of Agricultural

By Ricky Martin

Your support of this campaign is a statement for: A simple and effective country of orgin food labeling program that gives consumers the knowledge to make informed choices about their food quality and safety.

By Rick Martin,Republican Candidate for Congress 20th District of California

Problem

Most people are not aware that currently there is no law requiring all imported foreign grown food products to be labeled as such so consumers can readily identify where their food is coming from. In the last decade grocery stores have more then doubled the items they stock from various countries around the world. During this period the rate of food poisoning from foreign foods has risen by 59% or more. Some people have died and thousands sickened from eating deadly organism contaminated imported food. Labeling is an important line of defense for consumers and provides a more level trade policy for U.S. farmers and the U.S. Dairy Industry.

Solution

I support legislation requiring country of origin labeling on imported agricultural products at the final point of sale to the consumer. The country of origin should be clearly stated and large enough to be easily identified