Explanation should include
- reasons why the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established guidelines to ensure the safety and quality of potentially hazardous foods (e.g., meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy products, fruits, vegetables)
- common grades of foods
- common food inspection regulations and their applications.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What is the difference between inspection and grading?
Communication
- What is the purpose of the federal food inspection program?
- What does the USDA Organic label signify?
Leadership
- What are the criteria for inspecting meat and poultry?
Management
- Which government agencies are involved in food regulation and inspection?
- What is the purpose of a 90-day shellfish tag?