Which labeling information is required on meat and poultry products by FSIS?

• A. Product name, net weight, establishment number, ingredients or ingredient statement, and necessary safe handling instructions
• B. Product name, country of origin, production date, and optional notes
• C. Net weight, packaging material, expiration date, and lot number
• D. Ingredients only and allergen information

Answer: (A)

Labeling on meat and poultry products must convey information for identification, safety, and traceability. The most complete set includes the product name to identify what the item is, the net weight to show quantity, the establishment number that ties the product to the processing plant for traceability, the ingredients or ingredient statement to disclose what is in the product, and any required safe handling instructions to reduce the risk of foodborne illness through proper storage, handling, and cooking. This combination ensures consumers know what they’re buying, how much they’re getting, where it was made, what’s inside, and how to handle it safely. Other options miss one or more essential elements or add items not required on standard FSIS meat and poultry labels, such as optional dates, country of origin, or packaging specifics, making them incomplete.