Question

Which of the following identifies which meat must first be inspected by the USDA before hitting store shelves?


all imported meat

meat from processing plants

cutter and canner grades only

prime and choice grades only

Answer 1

All imported meat.

USDA/FSIS must verify that imported meat meets U.S. inspection and safety standards (and domestic slaughter/processing plants are also inspected), but imported meat cannot be sold until USDA approval at entry.