Which of the following is a objective of the Federal Meat Inspection Act?

• A. Regulates packaging of dairy products
• B. Sets pesticide application standards
• C. Prevent diseased and unwholesome meat from entering the food supply
• D. Requires labeling on all poultry products

Answer: (C)

The key idea behind the Federal Meat Inspection Act is to protect public health by ensuring that meat sold for people to eat is safe and wholesome. It achieves this by mandating inspection of slaughtering and processing facilities and by prohibiting the sale of meat that is diseased or adulterated. That makes preventing diseased and unwholesome meat from entering the food supply the central objective of the act, which is why the correct choice centers on safeguarding the meat supply from health threats.

Other options describe regulatory areas handled by different laws and agencies—such as dairy product packaging, pesticide standards, and poultry labeling—areas not governed by this act.