Federal officials say a new retail labeling law for fresh meats, fruits and vegetables will help consumers be able to tell where those products come from by looking at labels, stickers, placards and stamps placed on the products in grocery stores.

Farm groups have long pushed for COOL, or country-of-origin labels.

Meat from animals that are born, raised and slaughtered in the United States must be designated as such.

Another label will spell out multiple countries of origin, such as "Product of U.S., Mexico and Canada."

Here are some common questions (and answers) as shoppers navigate the change: Credits:  USDA, The Associated Press