FDA: 2 companies in cities within Franklin County received 7 citations in 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with Franklin County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This is a 100% increase over the number of companies cited in the previous year.

The citations in the county include:

• You did not keep the grounds around your plant in a condition that would protect against the contamination of food.
• Your plant was not constructed and designed to facilitate maintenance and sanitary operations.
• Your plant did not have adequate sanitary facilities and accommodations.

All of the companies cited were involved in the Food and Cosmetics sector.

Of the companies cited, one should take voluntary action to correct its managing operations (50%). Additionally, one company had to take regulatory and/or administrative actions (50%).

The FDA routinely inspects facilities across the nation to determine if the workplace and their products are compliant with FDA-regulated laws and regulations implemented to improve overall public health. Inspection results are then disclosed publicly.

According to its website, the FDA is a government agency that is primarily responsible for monitoring the production and distribution of human and animal drugs, biological products, medical supplies and tobacco products for safety quality.