Which organization includes inspecting food as one of its primary responsibilities?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products. One of its primary roles is to inspect these food items to ensure they meet specific safety standards before being sold to consumers. This includes overseeing the production, processing, and labeling of these products, which helps protect public health and ensure that food is safe for consumption.

In contrast, while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also plays a key role in food safety, its focus is broader and includes all other food products not under USDA jurisdiction. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mainly deals with environmental protection and does not typically inspect food, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is focused more on monitoring and preventing foodborne illnesses rather than inspecting food products directly. Thus, the USDA is the organization with food inspection as a primary responsibility.