Which act governs sanitary, labeling, and container standards for poultry products?

• A. Pure Food and Drug Act
• B. Poultry Products Inspection Act
• C. Egg Products Inspection Act
• D. Federal Meat Inspection Act

Answer: (B)

Sanitary, labeling, and container standards for poultry products are defined by a law that targets poultry specifically, ensuring safe handling from processing through packaging. The Poultry Products Inspection Act does this by requiring USDA-inspected plants, establishing sanitary processing requirements, and regulating labeling and container standards for poultry products. The Pure Food and Drug Act provided broad protections against adulteration and misbranding but did not create poultry-specific standards. The Egg Products Inspection Act covers egg products, not poultry meat. The Federal Meat Inspection Act regulates meat from other animals and does not cover poultry. So the Poultry Products Inspection Act is the act that governs these aspects for poultry products.