EXAM 5: Meat/Poultry/Fish US Consumption And Regulations Flashcards
(25 cards)
Which animal protein source based on per capital availability has declined in recent years?
Beef
Which animal protein source based on per capital availability has increased in recent years
chicken
How are antibiotics used for meat & poultry?
Must be withheld for given period before slaughter to ensure residues are cleared from the system
FDA recommends antibiotics only be given with approval by a veterinarian and only to prevent disease spread to the herd or flock
How are growth hormones used in meat & poultry?
Use is not allowed in swine or poultry
USDA allows use of approved hormones in cattle and sheep
Organically raised animals do not use growth hormones
Does “natural” on a meat label indicate that hormones were not used?
No, natural does not mean hormones were not used
All meat produced for human consumption must be inspected by …
The USDA
Why is USDA inspection of meat required?
To ensure sanitary processing procedures are followed so meat is fit for human consumption
What is the grading of meat based on?
Texture
Firmness
Color of lean meat
Age of maturity
Marbling
Is grading of meat required by law?
No
What are the USDA quality grades of beef
Prime
Choice
Select
Standard
Commercial
Utility
Cutter
Canner
What are the USDA quality grades of lamb
Prime
Choice
Select
Commercial
Utility
Cull
What is the USDA grade of prime, based on the marbling of beef and lamb
Very heavy marbling that looks like snowflakes and is evenly distributed
What is the USDA grade of ‘choice’ based on the marbling of beef and lamb?
- look at notes if this part doesn’t make sense
Moderate marbling in delicate lacy streaks that is less evenly distributed than in prime
What is the USDA grade ‘select’ based on the marbling of the beef or lamb
Spotty marbling scattered like rice grains
All poultry produced for public consumption must be inspected by…
The USDA
To ensure sanitary processing procedures are followed so poultry is fit for human consumption
Is the grading of poultry required by law?
No, it is voluntary
What are the grades for the grading of poultry?
A, B and C
Most retail poultry is grade ___
A (a is the highest quality)
Processed poultry products are made from grade ___ and ____ grade birds
B and C
“Natural” is a standardized term by the USDA for what products?
Eggs, meat and poultry
What does “natural” on food packaging mean?
Minimal processing and no addition of presticides, additives, etc.
Is inspection and grading of finish required
No, they are both voluntary
Only fish that are ________ can be graded
Inspected
What are the three grades of fin fish
Grade A, Grade B, and Substandard
