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Does a food safety label matter? Consumer heterogeneity and fresh produce risk perceptions under the Food Safety Modernization Act

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  • Neill, Clinton L.
  • Holcomb, Rodney B.

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•Pooled data conceals consumer preference heterogeneity.•Consumers aware of FSMA’s PSR discount fresh tomatoes from exempt producers.•Younger consumer may be more responsive to a label.•FSMA labeling can negatively influence the produce industry up to 10.2%.

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  • Neill, Clinton L. & Holcomb, Rodney B., 2019. "Does a food safety label matter? Consumer heterogeneity and fresh produce risk perceptions under the Food Safety Modernization Act," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 85(C), pages 7-14.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfpoli:v:85:y:2019:i:c:p:7-14
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodpol.2019.04.001
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