Which agency inspects food service operations that cross state borders (planes, trains, etc.), food manufacturers and processors, and ensures purity, wholesomeness, and labeling?

• A. Food and Drug Administration
• B. United States Department of Agriculture
• C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• D. Food Safety and Inspection Service

Answer: (B)

The main idea is identifying which federal agency oversees safety and labeling for foods that move across state lines, especially meat, poultry, and processed egg products. That responsibility lies with the Department of Agriculture, specifically its Food Safety and Inspection Service. FSIS inspects processing plants and food service operations that ship across state borders, ensuring products are wholesome, safe, and properly labeled. The FDA handles most other foods, but meat, poultry, and related products fall under FSIS, which is part of USDA.