There were three companies in cities associated with Tulare County that received FDA citations as a result of three inspections conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This is a 200% increase over the number of companies cited in the previous year.
The citations in the county include:
- You did not exclude pests from your food plant to protect against contamination of food.
- You did not clean and sanitize your utensils or equipment as frequently as necessary to protect against contamination of food.
- You did not conduct operations under conditions and controls necessary to minimize the potential for.
Most of the companies cited were involved in the Veterinary 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris De Jong Dairy, LLC | Veterinary | 02/05/2024 | Prescribed directions – not followed |
| Chris De Jong Dairy, LLC | Veterinary | 02/05/2024 | ELDU – producer causes Illegal drug residue |
| Chris De Jong Dairy, LLC | Veterinary | 02/05/2024 | Individual identity of animal(s) |
| Chris De Jong Dairy, LLC | Veterinary | 02/05/2024 | Record keeping |
| Chris De Jong Dairy, LLC | Veterinary | 02/05/2024 | System for administration of drugs |
| GSF Nut Company, LLC | Food and Cosmetics | 12/19/2024 | Pest control |
| GSF Nut Company, LLC | Food and Cosmetics | 12/19/2024 | Sanitation of food-contact surfaces – Frequency |
| GSF Nut Company, LLC | Food and Cosmetics | 12/19/2024 | Manufacturing, processing, packing, holding – Controls |
| Perfection Pet Foods | Veterinary | 04/12/2024 | Hazard Analysis |
| Perfection Pet Foods | Veterinary | 04/12/2024 | Product Testing |



