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Federal Meat Inspection Act Federal Meat Inspection Act was an Act passed by the United States Congress. The act was passed in 1906. The Act was passed to ensure that meat was being properly slaughtered and processed in factories appropriately. Also, the act ensured that meat that would be sold in stores was packed correctly and stored in a sanitary manner. This act was important because meat that was imported into the US, had to be properly stored and sealed in order for them to go into stores across the US. Also, the Federal Meat Inspection Act led to exporting meat to countries around the world, allowing US companies to grow financially. The Federal Meat Inspection Act is important today because the it was the first Act or law that made sure meat and raw goods were sanitary enough to sell. The FMIA led to the creation of the FDA (food and drug association) which promotes public health with food safety and trying to stop drug/tobacco usage. Also the FMIA led to the Poultry Product inspection Act which ensures livestock that is being raised for their meat are being fed, raised, handled, and processed correctly and sanitary. "Federal Meat Inspection Act" Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, 11 Nov. 2015. Web. 11 Nov. 2015. Cruz, Arlene. "Lady Gaga Meat Dress: 6 Surprising Things You Need To Know About Lady Gaga Meat Dress!" Food World News. 12 Mar. 2015. Web. 16 Nov. 2015. Callicrate, Mike. "DesMoines Register – Inspectors Didn’t Catch Cattle Abuse in California – Cartoon from Philadelphia Inquirer." NO-BULL, 23 Mar. 2008. Web. 16 Nov. 2015.