There was one company in a city associated with Irwin County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This is unchanged from the number of companies cited in the previous year.
The citations in the county include:
- You did not ensure individuals were qualified to perform their assigned duties and have records documenting food hygiene and food safety training.
- You did not maintain your plant in a clean and sanitary condition and in adequate repair.
- You did not exclude pests from your food plant to protect against contamination of food.
The company cited should take a voluntary action to correct its 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.
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.
| Company Name | Area of Business | Inspection Date | Issue Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Pecan Company, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 01/16/2024 | Qualifications of individuals |
| Hudson Pecan Company, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 01/16/2024 | Sanitary operations – Plant maintenance |
| Hudson Pecan Company, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 01/16/2024 | Pest control |
| Hudson Pecan Company, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 01/16/2024 | Sanitary facilities and controls |
| Hudson Pecan Company, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 01/16/2024 | Equipment and utensils – Design and maintenance |
| Hudson Pecan Company, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 01/16/2024 | Food safety plan |
