Exam CLTD topic 1 question 2 discussion

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for all checks at US borders

FDA Answer is B

The FDA stands for Food and Drug Administration. They deal with things manufactured and grown in the United states. Imports/Export is handled by Customs and Boarder Protection Agency.

One of CBP's many important responsibilities is to prevent potentially harmful or dangerous plant and animal material from entering the U.S. This includes insect pests, invasive plants, plant pathogens, and prohibited animal products that could be carrying diseases that could hurt U.S. livestock or humans.

CBP has the authority to search outbound and inbound shipments, and uses targeting to carry out its mission in this area. Under Section 596 of the Tariff Act, CBP is required to seize and forfeit all merchandise that is stolen, smuggled, or clandestinely imported or introduced.[16] CBP is also required to seize and forfeit controlled substances, certain contraband articles, and plastic explosives that do not contain a detection agent. In conjunction with the Department of State and the Bureau of the Census, CBP has put in place regulations that require submission of electronic export information on U.S. Munitions List and for technology for the Commerce Control List. CBP uses advance information from the Automated Targeting System and the Automated Export System to identify cargo that may pose a threat. CBP also works with the Departments of State and Defense to improve procedures on exported shipments of foreign military sales commodities. Merchandise may also be seized and forfeited if: Its importation is restricted or prohibited because of a law relating to health, safety or conservation;

Isn't the FDA responsible for agriculture imported into the US?