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  Mandatory Inspection | Quality and Yield Grading   Mandatory Inspection An important step in assuring a safe food supply is mandatory inspection by government agencies.

  Food Dating Guidelines | Nutritional Data | Ingredients ListInspection and Grading | Cooking Instructions | Safe Handling Instructions The labeling on food packaging provides information designed to make shopping an easy experience and to provide the consumer with valuable information in order to make appropriate choices for their dietary requirements.

USDA Mandatory Inspection | USDA Optional Grading | Religious Restrictions USDA Mandatory Inspection All beef sold in the United States must pass inspection by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Tips on Selecting Cuts | Terms | Description of Cuts | Inspection and GradingRead the Label | Look and Feel | Quantity to Buy | Purchasing in Quantity When shopping for pork there are several things that you need to consider so that you will be assured of purchasing the correct quantity, quality and type of pork to satisfy your needs.

Read the Label | Inspection and Grading | Look and Feel | Quantity to Buy | Shopping Tips Read the Label When buying a whole turkey, turkey parts, or any type of turkey product, it is important to read the label to ensure that you selecting a product that fits your requirements.

Selecting Cuts | Inspection and Grading | Look and Feel | Quantity to Buy Selecting Cuts A successful outcome in cooking lamb depends on matching the recipe or cooking method with an appropriate cut of lamb.

Eggshell and Yolk Color | Egg Size | Egg Grading | Egg Freshness When shopping for food items, it is often beneficial to learn something about the products before you purchase them.