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FDA records show Metagenics, LLC in Visalia underwent an inspection for foodborne biological hazards on March 10.

The Food and Drug Administration conducted an inspection at Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch in Pixley on March 13 to monitor animal drugs, feed, and devices, with findings posted on the FDA’s website.

The Food and Drug Administration issued two citations to Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch in Pixley following a March 13 inspection focused on marketed animal drugs, feed, and devices, as detailed on the FDA’s official site.

FDA records show that an inspection at Fruition Sales in Orosi on Feb. 10 focused on food composition, standards, labeling, economic issues and foodborne biological hazards.

In Dinuba, Medicaid providers billed $411,606 for dental services in 2024, a 1% increase compared with the prior year.

Tulare Medicaid providers reported $1,697,039 in claims for Procedures / Professional Services in 2024, representing a 564.2% surge over the prior year.

Medicaid-related payments for Anesthesia services in Porterville climbed 44% in 2024 compared with the previous year, pointing to shifts in both usage and reimbursement trends.

Medicaid payments associated with the Medicine Services and Procedures category in Visalia rose 23.8% in 2024, highlighting shifts in service use and reimbursement trends.

On March 11, the FDA conducted an inspection of Valley Veterinarians, Inc. in Tulare, focusing on marketed animal drugs, feed, and devices, as indicated by data from the FDA’s website.

There were two companies in cities associated with Tulare County that received three FDA inspections in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.