There were four companies in cities associated with Imperial County that received FDA citations as a result of four inspections conducted in the county throughout 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This is a 33.3% increase over the number of companies cited in the previous year.
Of the 11 citations issued, the most common citation was ‘You did not develop an FSVP’.
All of the companies cited were involved in the Food and Cosmetics sector.
All of the companies cited should take voluntary actions to correct their managing operations.
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.
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, according to its website.
| Company Name | Area of Business | Inspection Date | Issue Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Mexican Foods, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/06/2023 | Plant construction and design |
| Fiesta Mexican Foods, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/06/2023 | Sanitary operations – Plant sanitation |
| Fiesta Mexican Foods, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/06/2023 | Cleaning and sanitizing substances – Safe and adequate |
| Fiesta Mexican Foods, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/06/2023 | Pest control |
| Fiesta Mexican Foods, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/06/2023 | Sanitation of food-contact surfaces – Frequency |
| Fiesta Mexican Foods, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/06/2023 | Sanitary facilities and controls |
| Fiesta Mexican Foods, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/06/2023 | Equipment and utensils – Design and maintenance |
| Fiesta Mexican Foods, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/06/2023 | Manufacturing, processing, packing, holding – Controls |
| Imperial Valley Foods, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 01/24/2023 | Develop FSVP |
| La Aurorita Chiles, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 12/18/2023 | Develop FSVP |
| United Food Trading, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 01/23/2023 | Develop FSVP |
