FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY

QUALITY CONTROL IN FOOD PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which agency ensures that meat products are safe for consumption?
A
FDA
B
USDA
C
ERSA
D
EPA
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ensures that our nation’s meat, poultry and processed egg supply is wholesome, safe and properly labeled.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cook beef, pork, veal, and lamb roasts, steaks, and chops to at least 145° F (63° C), with a 3 minute rest time. Cook ground beef, veal, lamb, and pork to at least 160° F (71° C). Cook ground poultry to 165° F (74° C). Cook all poultry to minimal safe internal temperature of 165° F (74° C).

Detailed explanation-3: -The current food safety laws are enforced by the FDA and FSIS. The FDA regulates all food manufactured in the United States, with the exception of the meat, poultry, and egg products that are regulated by FSIS. The following is a list of all food safety acts, amendments, and laws put into place in the United States.

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