East Central Reporter

There were two companies in a city associated with Effingham County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county throughout 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This is a 100% increase over the number of companies cited in the previous year.

Of the three citations issued, the most common citation was 'You did not identify and implement preventive controls to ensure that any hazards requiring a preventive control are significantly minimized or prevented'.

Both companies cited had to take regulatory and/or administrative actions.

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
ADM Animal Nutrition	Veterinary	03/16/2023	Preventive Controls
Effingham Equity	Veterinary	06/06/2023	Three assays per year
Effingham Equity	Veterinary	06/06/2023	Preventive Controls