In September, eight Food and Cosmetics companies received eight FDA inspections in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina, equalling 53.3% of all inspections in September.
Of all the North Carolina companies involved in Food and Cosmetics, Severn Peanut Company 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood and Blood Products | 4 | — | — |
| Compliance: Devices | 1 | — | — |
| Drug Quality Assurance | 2 | — | — |
| Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ | 1 | — | — |
| Foodborne Biological Hazards | 6 | 1 | — |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The source data can be found here.
