Multiple Choice
Which food or foods are required by the FDA to have a best-by, sell-by, or use-by date?
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12. Food Safety & Regulation
U.S. Food Safety Systems
Multiple Choice
Which governmental organization is responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of meat products?
A
CDC.
B
EPA.
C
FDA.
D
USDA.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the roles of the listed governmental organizations in relation to food safety and public health.
Recognize that the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) primarily focuses on disease control and prevention rather than food product regulation.
Know that the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) deals with environmental protection, including pesticides and pollutants, but not directly with meat product safety.
Identify that the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulates most food products but does not oversee meat and poultry products.
Learn that the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) is the agency responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and proper labeling of meat, poultry, and egg products.
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