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Food insecurity is not a problem in the United States.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Identify the government agencies that police the food supply in the United States and describe their key responsibilities.
 
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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS. ensures safe and accurately labeled meat, poultry, and eggs, while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA . ensures the safety of all other foods. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA . protects you and the environment from harmful pesticides. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS. protects against plant and animal pests and disease.



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