CPFS Module 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
USDA - CORRECT ANSWER - inspects domestic and imported meats and poultry (both
raw and processed). They maintain a list of approved facilities for meat and poultry, and conduct
voluntary grading services for red meats, poultry, eggs, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables.
National Organic Program - CORRECT ANSWER - Run by USDA; develops and
enforces consistent national standards for organically produced agriculture products sold in the
US
PMO - CORRECT ANSWER - The Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO)
outlines minimum standards and requirements for Grade A milk production. Grade A is
considered the gold standard. It applies to fluid pasteurized milk and milk products made from it.
Fluid milk, cottage cheese, and whey must be grade A.
Grade B, also known as manufacturing grade milk, does not meet fluid grade standards and can
only be used in cheese, butter, ice cream, other frozen desserts, and nonfat dry milk.
Grading of eggs - CORRECT ANSWER - Grade AA, A, or B are acceptable for human
consumption. AA freshest and highest quality eggs; B grades for liquid eggs and baking
FDA - CORRECT ANSWER - regulates the processing, manufacturing, and interstate sale
of many food items (except meat, poultry, and eggs);
FDA - CORRECT ANSWER - sets standards for composition, quality, labeling, and safety
of foods and food additives. These standards can be found in the FDA Food Code
FDA - CORRECT ANSWER - protects the public's health by preventing the adulteration
and misbranding of food, and assures food shipped in interstate commerce is safe, pure,
wholesome, sanitary, and honestly packaged
, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) - CORRECT ANSWER - part of
the FDA. They regulate nutrition labels and set standards for food identity. Their mission is to
empower people, support farmers, and protect the earth
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) - CORRECT ANSWER - protects the
public's health by ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe and labeled. They
provide inspections, including for slaughterhouses and processing plants.
The USDA Inspection program is mandatory and paid for by tax dollars. However, when a
product is graded for quality, the program is optional and paid for by the processor. For example,
when you see a stamp on meat, that is a value added and paid for by the processor.
National Marine Fisheries Service - CORRECT ANSWER - a division of the U.S.
Department of Commerce. They provide voluntary inspection services for processed fishery
products. They also maintain a list of approved fish processors and fishery products.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - CORRECT ANSWER - EPA works to prevent,
control, and reduce air, land, and water pollution. They regulate toxic substances such as
pesticides, sanitizers, and other chemicals.
FIFRA - CORRECT ANSWER - Pesticide levels are regulated by the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - CORRECT ANSWER - works to
prevent and control diseases. They conduct epidemiological assessment of public health threats
and provide support and track foodborne disease outbreaks.
FDA Food Code - CORRECT ANSWER - sets standards in food operations, equipment,
and facilities for both management and personnel
4 years - CORRECT ANSWER - The FDA Food code is published every XX years, with
supplemental updates during the XX-year span of time between editions. It provides information
on establishment plan reviews, permit issuance, inspections, employee restrictions, and permit
suspensions. It can be adopted by states or local jurisdictions. However, states, local
Questions and CORRECT Answers
USDA - CORRECT ANSWER - inspects domestic and imported meats and poultry (both
raw and processed). They maintain a list of approved facilities for meat and poultry, and conduct
voluntary grading services for red meats, poultry, eggs, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables.
National Organic Program - CORRECT ANSWER - Run by USDA; develops and
enforces consistent national standards for organically produced agriculture products sold in the
US
PMO - CORRECT ANSWER - The Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO)
outlines minimum standards and requirements for Grade A milk production. Grade A is
considered the gold standard. It applies to fluid pasteurized milk and milk products made from it.
Fluid milk, cottage cheese, and whey must be grade A.
Grade B, also known as manufacturing grade milk, does not meet fluid grade standards and can
only be used in cheese, butter, ice cream, other frozen desserts, and nonfat dry milk.
Grading of eggs - CORRECT ANSWER - Grade AA, A, or B are acceptable for human
consumption. AA freshest and highest quality eggs; B grades for liquid eggs and baking
FDA - CORRECT ANSWER - regulates the processing, manufacturing, and interstate sale
of many food items (except meat, poultry, and eggs);
FDA - CORRECT ANSWER - sets standards for composition, quality, labeling, and safety
of foods and food additives. These standards can be found in the FDA Food Code
FDA - CORRECT ANSWER - protects the public's health by preventing the adulteration
and misbranding of food, and assures food shipped in interstate commerce is safe, pure,
wholesome, sanitary, and honestly packaged
, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) - CORRECT ANSWER - part of
the FDA. They regulate nutrition labels and set standards for food identity. Their mission is to
empower people, support farmers, and protect the earth
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) - CORRECT ANSWER - protects the
public's health by ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe and labeled. They
provide inspections, including for slaughterhouses and processing plants.
The USDA Inspection program is mandatory and paid for by tax dollars. However, when a
product is graded for quality, the program is optional and paid for by the processor. For example,
when you see a stamp on meat, that is a value added and paid for by the processor.
National Marine Fisheries Service - CORRECT ANSWER - a division of the U.S.
Department of Commerce. They provide voluntary inspection services for processed fishery
products. They also maintain a list of approved fish processors and fishery products.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - CORRECT ANSWER - EPA works to prevent,
control, and reduce air, land, and water pollution. They regulate toxic substances such as
pesticides, sanitizers, and other chemicals.
FIFRA - CORRECT ANSWER - Pesticide levels are regulated by the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - CORRECT ANSWER - works to
prevent and control diseases. They conduct epidemiological assessment of public health threats
and provide support and track foodborne disease outbreaks.
FDA Food Code - CORRECT ANSWER - sets standards in food operations, equipment,
and facilities for both management and personnel
4 years - CORRECT ANSWER - The FDA Food code is published every XX years, with
supplemental updates during the XX-year span of time between editions. It provides information
on establishment plan reviews, permit issuance, inspections, employee restrictions, and permit
suspensions. It can be adopted by states or local jurisdictions. However, states, local
