Which statement describes post-mortem NSIS inspection?

• A. Carcasses and parts are presented to an FSIS on-line inspector for post-mortem inspection
• B. Carcasses are inspected only by off-line inspectors
• C. Post-mortem inspection is not performed under NSIS
• D. FSIS on-line inspectors have no post-mortem duties

Answer: (A)

In NSIS, post-mortem inspection is integrated into the processing line with FSIS on-line inspectors positioned to evaluate carcasses and parts as they are presented to them. The idea is that the carcasses and parts are brought to the on-line inspector for immediate post-mortem examination, allowing real-time decisions about acceptability, rework, or condemnation. This approach contrasts with off-line inspection, which would occur separately from the production flow. Therefore, presenting carcasses and parts to an FSIS on-line inspector for post-mortem inspection accurately describes how NSIS conducts the process. The other statements conflict with NSIS practice, since on-line inspectors do perform post-mortem duties and post-mortem inspections are indeed conducted under NSIS.