Who must inspect all domesticated birds when slaughtered and processed?

• A. FSIS
• B. FDA
• C. USDA
• D. CDC

Answer: (A)

Safety inspection of domesticated birds at slaughter and processing is handled by the FSIS, the Food Safety and Inspection Service. This USDA agency is tasked with ensuring the safety and proper processing of meat, poultry, and egg products. In slaughter and processing facilities, FSIS inspectors conduct ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections, verify sanitary conditions, and enforce standards to prevent adulterated products from reaching consumers, along with accurate labeling and processing controls. FDA oversees other foods and ingredients not covered by meat and poultry inspection, and CDC focuses on disease surveillance and public health rather than routine plant inspections. Therefore, FSIS is the correct agency responsible for inspecting domesticated birds during slaughter and processing.