Which marking or emblem is typically required on FSIS-inspected meat and poultry products?

• A. The company logo and establishment number must appear on products.
• B. The official FSIS inspection legend and establishment number must appear on products.
• C. The production date and batch code only.
• D. The nutrition facts panel is the only required marking.

Answer: (B)

The marking shown is what proves the product came from an FSIS-regulated facility and has been inspected for safety and compliance. The official FSIS inspection legend is the recognized emblem that indicates the product has been reviewed by the agency, and the accompanying establishment number identifies the specific plant where it was produced. Together, they provide accountability and traceability, which is why this pairing is required on FSIS-inspected meat and poultry products.

Company logos are not the official indication of inspection, and production dates with batch codes alone don’t confirm inspection status. Nutrition facts panels are a separate labeling requirement and don’t serve as the primary indication of inspection.