USDA inspection reports are available to the public through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not applicable
• D. N/A

Answer: (A)

FOIA is the means by which the public can access federal agency records. USDA inspection reports are records of agency actions and decisions, so they are generally obtainable through FOIA requests. The agency must disclose the records unless a specific exemption applies (for example, to protect personal privacy or confidential business information). In practice, many inspection reports are released to the public, sometimes with redactions, or posted in FOIA logs or on agency websites. So the statement is correct: public access to USDA inspection reports through FOIA is the intended pathway, with the caveat that some information may be restricted.