During March, the FDA inspected 10 food and cosmetics companies across Minnesota, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
These inspections represented the highest number conducted by the FDA for a single company type in Minnesota, accounting for 58.8% of all inspections that month.
Among the Minnesota food and cosmetics companies inspected, SensoryEffects, Inc. received the greatest number of citations from the FDA in March.
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 | 2 | — | — |
| Compliance: Devices | — | 2 | — |
| Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ | 2 | — | — |
| Foodborne Biological Hazards | 7 | 3 | — |
| Monitoring of Marketed Animal Drugs, Feed, and Devices | 3 | — | — |
| Postmarket Assurance: Devices | 1 | — | — |
