Identify suspect foods and set them aside for inspection by the PMA or the Veterinary Service.

• A. Canned goods
• B. Fresh produce
• C. Dry goods
• D. Frozen meats

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is recognizing packaging signs that indicate a potential safety risk and require official inspection. Canned goods are the primary suspect because a damaged or compromised can (bulging, dented, leaking, or swollen) can allow harmful bacteria to grow and produce toxins, especially Clostridium botulinum in an anaerobic can environment. Setting these aside for inspection by the PMA or Veterinary Service helps ensure any tainted or improperly processed products are identified before reaching customers.

Other foods like fresh produce, dry goods, or frozen meats can also become unsafe under different circumstances, but the most straightforward and actionable indicator that triggers official inspection is packaging defects in canned goods.