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Evaluate one government agency involved in food regulation (e.g. USDA). State clearly the agency you selected as your topic, and complete a 300 - 400 word essay about that agency. Include the following subtitles:
1. Foods the agency regulate or inspect
2. Other responsibilities carried out by the agency
3. How the regulation is enforced
4. Impact of the regulation on food industries
5. Impact of the regulation of consumers
6. Process of product recall
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The expert evaluates a government agency involved in food nutrition. The impacts of the regulations are given.

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Foods the USDA regulate or inspect

The USDA is responsible for inspecting the safety of meat, poultry, and processed egg products wherein the agency has been tasked with ensuring that these products adhere to United States' safety regulations.

responsibilities carried out by the USDA

In regard to the responsibilities bestowed upon the agency, the agency is responsible for enforcing the Federal Meat Inspection Act along with several other acts such as the Egg Products Inspection Act. Finally, the agency must inspect and regulate meat, poultry, and processed egg products to verify that these products are suitable for human consumption and can enter into the food market and be distributed for commerce. The organization is also enforces compliance with the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, which is responsible for ...

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