St. Cloud Sun

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

This is a 25% decrease from the number of companies cited in the previous year.

The citations in the county include:

• You did not take a reasonable measure or precaution related to personnel practices.
• Your plant did not have adequate sanitary facilities and accommodations.
• You did not use an approved drug according to directions specified in your veterinarian's prescription for conditions of use.

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.

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
Kerry, Inc.	Food and Cosmetics	07/25/2023	Personnel
Kerry, Inc.	Food and Cosmetics	07/25/2023	Sanitary facilities and controls
Lang Feeds, Inc.	Veterinary	01/09/2023	Food Safety Plan
Pung Dairy, LLC	Veterinary	10/17/2023	Prescribed directions - not followed
Pung Dairy, LLC	Veterinary	10/17/2023	Record keeping