Claim: Restaurants in the United States are exempt from laws requiring disclosure of beef's country of origin.
Verdict: Correct (95% confidence)
Explanation: According to the USDA's Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Frequently Asked Questions, restaurants and other food service establishments are exempt from COOL requirements (ams.usda.gov). The National Agricultural Law Center also confirms that food service establishments, such as restaurants, cafeterias, and bars, are exempt from these labeling laws (nationalaglawcenter.org). Additionally, Cato Institute's overview of COOL regulations states that food service establishments are not required to dis...