Labels must also indicate if sausages are made with regenerated collagen casings. USDA believes the new rule promotes consumer awareness of product ingredients and allows consumers to make more informed buying choices.
Holding it together
USDA has issued a final rule requiring labeling of natural sausage casings if they are derived from a different type of meat or poultry than the sausage.
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