FDA issued 5 citations in cities across Kern County in Q3

There were two companies in cities associated with Kern County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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

The citations in the county include:

• You did not ensure individuals were qualified to perform their assigned duties and have records documenting food hygiene and food safety training.
• You did not clean and sanitize your utensils or equipment in a manner that protects against contamination.
• You did not exclude pests from your food plant to protect against contamination of food.

Both 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 and quality.

Information in this article was obtained from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The source data can be found here.