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

There were 17 companies in cities associated with Travis County that received FDA citations as a result of 17 inspections conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This is a 30.8% increase over the number of companies cited in the previous year.

Of the 45 citations issued, the most common citations were ‘You did not develop an FSVP’ and ‘Minutes of IRB meetings have not been in sufficient detail to show attendance at the meetings, actions taken by the IRB and the vote on actions, including the number of members voting for, against and abstaining’.

Most of the companies cited were involved in the Food and Cosmetics sector.

Of the companies cited, 16 should take voluntary actions to correct their managing operations (94.1%). Additionally, one company had to take regulatory and/or administrative actions (5.9%).

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.