Which organization inspects all meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, and processed food?

The correct response highlights the crucial role of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in ensuring the safety and quality of meat and poultry products. The USDA conducts inspections of these products to enforce standards for safe consumption. They are responsible for overseeing the safety of animals raised for food, processing plants, and the conditions under which food is produced.

By contrast, while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates most other food products and is involved in ensuring the safety of dairy, fish, and processed foods, it does not have jurisdiction over the inspection of meat and poultry, which is under the USDA’s purview. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) primarily focuses on public health and safety through monitoring and preventing disease outbreaks rather than direct food inspections. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is tasked with safeguarding the environment and human health related to chemical exposure, including pesticides, but does not inspect food products directly. Thus, the USDA is the organization specifically responsible for inspecting and regulating meat, poultry, and certain related food products.