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The Food and Drug Administration and the US Department of Agriculture share responsibility for food safety:

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has Jurisdiction over recalls involving the following: food, pet, & animal feed.

 

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The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspects and regulates the following: meat and poultry products and eggs.

 

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The mission of CDC's Food Safety Office is to lead CDC’s food safety program to prevent illness, disability and death due to domestic and imported foodborne diseases.  In order to accomplish our mission we; 1) Collaborate with and support other CDC organizations, focusing on attainment of food safety program plan goals and objectives.  2) Work in partnership with FDA, USDA, EPA, state and local health departments and other public and private organizations to strengthen regulations and policies for prevention of foodborne diseases; to strengthen national surveillance and outbreak response systems, and to educate consumers and public health professionals.

 

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The NOAA's Mission is to ensure the safety and quality as well as enhance the marketability and sustainability of seafood products for the benefit of the American consumer by providing science based inspection services to the seafood industry.