In the Easter Bunny scenario, which combination of agencies with regulatory items is correct?

In the Easter Bunny scenario, which combination of agencies with regulatory items is correct?

• A. baby chicks inspected by USDA; shell eggs regulated by FDA; egg products regulated by USDA; chocolate candy eggs regulated by FDA
• B. baby chicks inspected by FDA; shell eggs regulated by USDA; egg products regulated by FDA; chocolate candy eggs regulated by USDA
• C. baby chicks inspected by USDA; shell eggs regulated by USDA; egg products regulated by FDA; chocolate candy eggs regulated by FDA
• D. baby chicks inspected by FDA; shell eggs regulated by FDA; egg products regulated by USDA; chocolate candy eggs regulated by USDA

Answer: (A)

Understanding which federal agency handles each type of product is the key idea. Hatcheries and live poultry parts fall under USDA oversight (the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and related USDA inspection programs), so baby chicks are inspected by USDA. Foods in the shell, like shell eggs, are regulated by the FDA, which covers safety and labeling for eggs sold for human consumption. Egg products—liquid, dried, or frozen eggs—are regulated by USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service under the Egg Products Inspection Act. Chocolate candy eggs, being confectionery items, are regulated by FDA. So the correct pairing reflects USDA for hatchery/chick inspection, FDA for shell eggs and candy eggs, and USDA for egg products, matching real-world regulatory responsibilities.

Understanding which federal agency handles each type of product is the key idea. Hatcheries and live poultry parts fall under USDA oversight (the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and related USDA inspection programs), so baby chicks are inspected by USDA. Foods in the shell, like shell eggs, are regulated by the FDA, which covers safety and labeling for eggs sold for human consumption. Egg products—liquid, dried, or frozen eggs—are regulated by USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service under the Egg Products Inspection Act. Chocolate candy eggs, being confectionery items, are regulated by FDA.

So the correct pairing reflects USDA for hatchery/chick inspection, FDA for shell eggs and candy eggs, and USDA for egg products, matching real-world regulatory responsibilities.