Shell eggs are governed by other regulatory frameworks; which agency may oversee shell eggs in some contexts?

• A. FDA
• B. USDA FSIS
• C. USDA APHIS
• D. EPA

Answer: (A)

Shell eggs can fall under different regulatory frameworks because jurisdiction depends on product form and stage of handling. The Food and Drug Administration regulates shell eggs as a food product for safety, labeling, and consumer handling. The FDA's Egg Safety Rule, aimed at preventing Salmonella Enteritidis in shell eggs from production to distribution, shows how FDA may oversee shell eggs in some contexts. In contrast, the USDA’s Egg Products Inspection Act covers egg products that have been processed (like liquid eggs or packaged products), not the shell egg itself, and USDA APHIS or EPA focus on animal health and environmental protection rather than the safety of shell eggs for consumers. So FDA is the agency that may oversee shell eggs in some contexts.