Chicken Cutlet
Chicken cutlets are whole-muscle poultry products inspected by USDA FSIS under the Poultry Products Inspection Act of 1957. They are a high-quality protein source.
What it is
A thin slice or piece of chicken breast meat, often pounded flat for cooking.
A primary protein component in main courses; a whole-food meat product.
Why it's flagged
- raw poultry pathogens (Salmonella, Campylobacter) prior to cooking
What regulators actually say
"The Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) was passed in 1957, which provides the legal basis for poultry inspection requirements."
"FSIS inspects all poultry products sold in interstate commerce and reinspects imported products to ensure that they meet U.S. food safety standards."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
USDA FSIS jurisdiction (not FDA); inspected under PPIA.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted whole food in the EU under poultry meat regulations.
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