Expect some changes to the produce and meat aisles of your favorite grocer. Look for a variety of country names reminiscent of a geography exam: Fresh garlic from China, bananas from Ecuador and steak from Canada.
Country of Origin labels hit the produce aisle and meat counter
Produce and meats must be labeled by country of origin in accordance with a law that went into effect last week.
Monday, October 13, 2008 | 9:15 p.m. CDT;
updated 9:35 p.m. CDT, Monday, October 13, 2008
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