What are 3 federal agencies that PH works with that fall under Food Safety and Sanitation?

• A. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), The US Dept of Agriculture, and the US Dept of Commerce (USDC).
• B. CDC, EPA, FDA
• C. NIH, FDA, USDA
• D. FDA, EPA, NIH.

Answer: (A)

Food safety and sanitation at the federal level relies on the main regulatory bodies that directly oversee foods, their safety, and how they’re traded. The Food and Drug Administration regulates most foods, drugs, and cosmetics to ensure they’re safe for consumers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture handles meat, poultry, and egg products through its Food Safety and Inspection Service, ensuring these items meet safety standards. The third agency, the Department of Commerce, supports this work by contributing through standards, labeling accuracy, and reliable measurement systems that affect how food safety and sanitation are applied in commerce and industry. Together, these agencies cover the regulatory, standards, and trade aspects of food safety and sanitation. The other agencies, while important to public health, focus more on disease surveillance (like tracking foodborne illness), environmental protection and water quality, or health research, rather than serving as primary regulators of food safety and sanitation.