Perhaps different regulatory agencies and different rugulations? Most package dry groceries (cereals, canned goods, etc) are regulated by the FDA, but meats are regulated by the USDA.
On May 18, 2011, at 22:18 , Parker Willey Jr. wrote: > Hi: > > Some lunch meat packages in the stores seem to be omitting metric units on > the front of the package lately. Some of these packages include Oscar Meyer > hot dogs, bologna and other lunch meat. See attached picture. > > Another Example: > Aidells Artichoke & Garlic with asiago cheese smoked chicken sausage > KEEP REFRIGERATED - NET WT. 48 OZ. (3 LBS.) > UPC: 764014 216535 > > On the Nutritional Facts: It gives fat and other items in g for grams. > > No metric is given on the front. > > I am wondering if anyone knows why so many labels seem to omit metric units > on the front of the package these days? > > ...Parker > > > > > <recent-oscar-meyer.jpg>
