The Nation - News from Nov. 6, 1985

Charging that consumers are misled by current labeling, a coalition of consumer groups is petitioning the government to restrict use of terms like “lite” and “lean” to meats with 10% fat or less. Currently, some products with more than 30% fat content can be labeled lean, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a Washington-based consumer health group. Zeller said his group will file a formal petition today asking the Agriculture Department to change its labeling rules.