Who tests meat and milk for pesticide residues?

• A. Environmental Protection Agency
• B. Food and Drug Administration
• C. United States Department of Agriculture
• D. National Institutes of Health

Answer: (C)

The main idea is understanding which agency handles testing for pesticide residues in animal-derived foods. The United States Department of Agriculture performs this work for meat and dairy products, using its food safety programs to test for residue levels and ensure they stay within EPA-established tolerances. This responsibility fits USDA’s mandate to oversee meat, poultry, and related products, including monitoring residues in these foods. The Environmental Protection Agency sets the legal limits (tolerances) for pesticide residues, and the FDA handles many other foods, but testing meat and milk specifically falls under USDA. That’s why the correct answer is USDA.