3 arrested over false labeling of Hida-brand beef

3 arrested over false labeling of Hida-brand beef

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Akiichi Yoshida, former president of meat wholesaler Maruaki in Yoro, Gifu Prefecture, who was arrested Dec. 6 along with two others for allegedly falsely labeling and selling lower-grade beef as highest-quality Hida-brand beef in violation of the unfair competition prevention law. (Kyodo)

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