Asked by Kayla Evelyn on May 16, 2024

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Quik Mart sells groceries. Rite Price sells groceries and fills prescriptions. The party with the chief responsibility to prevent unsafe food and drugs from being sold is

A) Quik Mart and Rite Price.
B) the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
C) the Federal Trade Commission.
D) the Food and Drug Administration.

Food And Drugs

Pertains to the regulation and oversight of the production, distribution, and safety of food products and pharmaceuticals.

Consumer Product Safety Commission

A U.S. government agency responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with consumer products.

Food And Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency of the United States responsible for the regulation and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs, vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and veterinary products.

  • Identify the role of federal agencies in overseeing food safety, product safety, and financial practices.
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Rachel FalterMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the primary agency responsible for regulating and ensuring the safety of food and drugs in the United States, including preventing unsafe products from being sold to consumers.