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Article: Milk-label changes begin this week New terms better inform consumers on fat content
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- December 29, 1997
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CopyrightCopyright 1997 The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Milk cartons will get a new look in the new year, as a
federally-mandated labeling change goes into effect that dumps the
cryptic terms "skim" and "2%" in favor of more understandable and
accurate fat content labels.
As of Jan. 1, skim milk will be called "fat-free" or "non-fat"
milk, although the term "skim" still will be acceptable; 1% milk
will be called "low-fat"; and 2% will be "reduced fat."
And what is often referred to as whole milk, now labeled simply
"milk," will remain just "milk."
The change was ordered by the federal Food and Drug Administration
last year after health advocates complained that milk labeling is
misleading.
The terms 2% and 1% refer to the butterfat content of ...