Agriculture Government Agencies

Who is a main organization that houses many smaller agencies?

• USDA

• EPA

• FSIS

• FDA

Is a part of the USDA; Promotes public health by protecting against food-borne illness and ensuring that meat, poultry and egg products are safe, wholesome and correctly packaged.

• FDA

• EPA

• FSIS

• USDA

Protects public health by ensuring safety, efficacy and security of:

Human and veterinary drugs

Biological products 

Medical devices

Cosmetics 

Our nation’s food supply 

Products that emit radiation

• FSIS

• FDA

• USDA

• EPA

Works to promote a clean, healthy environment

• EPA

• FSIS

• FDA

• EPA

Who sets quality standards for beef products, dairy products, egg/poultry products?

• EPA

• FSIS

• FDA

• USDA

Who is responsible for recalls of meat and poultry products?

• FDA

• FSIS

• EPA

• USDA

Who is responsible for regulating the use of pesticides and chemicals on the food supply?

• FSIS

• FDA

• EPA

• USDA

A science that studies how to handle, prepare and store food in ways that prevent foodborne illness is:

• Agriculture

• Certifications

• Food Pathway

• Food Safety

Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) include:

• Bad employee hygiene

• Unorganized storage facilities

• Water quality monitoring

• Not following farm policies

Which is not an example of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)?

• Documentation

• Employee hygiene

• Record Keeping

• Training