Which of the following categories is NOT overseen by the FDA?

• A. Meat, poultry, egg products, and catfish
• B. Prescription and non-prescription drugs
• C. Pet foods and livestock feed
• D. Medical & veterinary devices

Answer: (A)

A key point is that federal regulation of food and medical products is shared between agencies, with the FDA handling drugs, devices, most foods, pet foods, and livestock feed, while certain animal products are regulated by USDA agencies. Meat, poultry, and processed egg products are overseen by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, not the FDA. Catfish falls into the broader category of meat/poultry/egg product oversight under USDA rather than FDA, so this combined category is not under FDA. The other options are clearly under FDA: prescription and over-the-counter drugs; pet foods and livestock feed; and medical and veterinary devices.