Question

Local health department staff are responsible for inspecting beef and poultry for disease before and after slaughter.


Group startsTrue or False

Answer 1

False. While local health department staff may be involved in some aspects of food safety and inspection, the inspection of beef and poultry for disease before and after slaughter is typically the responsibility of federal agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the United States. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) oversees the inspection processes for meat, poultry, and eggs to ensure they are safe for consumption.