Which agency is responsible for ensuring the meat, poultry, and some egg products are safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged?

• A. USDA
• B. FDA
• C. CDC
• D. EPA

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that meat, poultry, and certain egg products are regulated for safety and labeling by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. FSIS conducts mandatory inspections of slaughter and processing facilities, ensures products meet safety and wholesomeness standards, and enforces labeling and packaging requirements so that consumers receive accurate product information (name, ingredients, net weight, safe handling instructions, etc.). While the FDA handles many other foods and the CDC tracks outbreaks and the EPA regulates environmental issues, the responsibility for meat, poultry, and processed egg products specifically lies with the USDA.