Fresno Leader

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

This is an increase over the number of companies cited in the previous quarter.

Of the five citations issued, the most common citation was 'You did not conduct operations under conditions and controls necessary to minimize the potential for 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.

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
Olam West Coast, Inc.	Food and Cosmetics	07/16/2024	Sanitary operations - Plant maintenance
Olam West Coast, Inc.	Food and Cosmetics	07/16/2024	Pest control
Olam West Coast, Inc.	Food and Cosmetics	07/16/2024	Manufacturing, processing, packing, holding - Controls
San Joaquin Figs, Inc.	Food and Cosmetics	07/03/2024	Manufacturing, processing, packing, holding - Controls
San Joaquin Figs, Inc.	Veterinary	07/03/2024	Manufacturing, processing, packing, holding - Controls