Are nutrition labels required on ground poultry products?
A. No. FSIS encourages voluntary nutrition labeling on these products, either as a label on the package or as point-of-purchase materials in the store. It is not mandatory. Providing the nutrient composition of these products, per serving, allows for product comparison and determining its contribution to the overall diet. If a producer uses the terms “lean” or “extra” lean to describe his products then a nutrition label must be on the package and the information on the “Nutrition Facts” panel must support this claim. (These terms have been defined in the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990.) 7. Are safe handling labels required on ground poultry product? A. Yes, as of May 27, 1994, USDA began requiring safe handling instructions on packages of all raw or partially cooked ground meat and poultry products. These mandatory safe handling instructions are an important educational tool. The instructions provide food handlers with critical food safety information when it is needed mo
