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The inspection and grading of [[meat]] and [[poultry]] are two separate programs within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Inspection for wholesomeness is mandatory and is paid for out of tax dollars. Grading for quality is voluntary, and the service is requested and paid for by [[meat]] and [[poultry]] producers/processors. | The inspection and grading of [[meat]] and [[poultry]] are two separate programs within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Inspection for wholesomeness is mandatory and is paid for out of tax dollars. Grading for quality is voluntary, and the service is requested and paid for by [[meat]] and [[poultry]] producers/processors. | ||
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[http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Help/A-Z_Index/index.asp USDA Index] | [http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Help/A-Z_Index/index.asp USDA Index] | ||
[[Category:United States Government Word Definitions]] | [[Category:United States Government Word Definitions]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:14, September 1, 2011
The inspection and grading of meat and poultry are two separate programs within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Inspection for wholesomeness is mandatory and is paid for out of tax dollars. Grading for quality is voluntary, and the service is requested and paid for by meat and poultry producers/processors.