How many companies in cities across Ada County received FDA citations in 2024?

There were four companies in cities associated with Ada County that received FDA citations as a result of four inspections conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This is a 33.3% increase over the number of companies cited in the previous year.

Of the 20 citations issued, the most common citations include:

• Access to the storage area for labels and labeling materials is not limited to authorized personnel.
• The IRB registration does not state the approximate number of active protocols involving FDA-regulated products reviewed.
• The IRB did not revise its registration information with respect to changes in within 90 days of the change.

Most of the companies cited were involved in the Drugs sector.

Of the companies cited, three should take voluntary actions to correct their managing operations (75%). Additionally, one company had to take regulatory and/or administrative actions (25%).

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.