In September, 17 Food and Cosmetics companies received 17 FDA inspections in Florida, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This was the highest number of inspections per type of company made by the FDA in Florida, equalling 81% of all inspections in September.
Of all the Florida companies involved in Food and Cosmetics, First Grade Food Corporation received the most citations from the FDA in September.
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 and quality.
| Project Area | No Action Indicated | Voluntary Action Indicated | Official Action Indicated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance: Devices | 2 | 1 | — |
| Drug Quality Assurance | 1 | — | — |
| Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ | 2 | 3 | — |
| Foodborne Biological Hazards | 14 | 3 | — |
| Postmarket Assurance: Devices | 2 | 1 | — |
| Technical Assistance: Food and Cosmetics | 4 | — | — |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The source data can be found here.
