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The FMIA of 1906 was substantially amended by the Wholesome Meat Act of 1967.⁵² The FMIA requires USDA to inspect all cattle, sheep, swine, goats, and horses when slaughtered and processed into products for human consumption. The primary goals of the law are to prevent adulterated or misbranded livestock and products from being sold as food, and to ensure that meat and meat products are slaughtered and processed under sanitary conditions.

These requirements apply to animals and their products produced and sold within states as well as to imports, which must be inspected under equivalent foreign standards. The FDA is responsible for all meats considered “exotic,” including venison and buffalo (see Figure 1.2). The FDA also has food safety authority under the FD&C Act for pre‐slaughter animals, feed ingredients, animal drugs, transport of packaged meats, and retail sales.