USDA Grade Recission Act of 2001

The USDA Grade Rescission Act of 2001 (S. 544) proposes a change to how imported meat is labeled in the United States. Under this bill, any imported meat or meat products from cattle, sheep, or goats would be considered "misbranded" if they carry a USDA quality grade (such as "USDA Prime" or "USDA Choice") unless the animals were fed in the United States for at least 90 days.

For consumers, this legislation would mean that USDA quality grades would be reserved primarily for meat raised and processed within the United States. If passed, the bill would prevent imported meat that does not meet the 90-day domestic feeding requirement from displaying these specific quality stamps, potentially making it easier for shoppers to distinguish between domestic and foreign meat products at the grocery store.