There was one company in a city associated with Nash County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county throughout 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 year.
The citations in the county include:
- Each container is not marked with an identifying code specifying the product contained therein, year, date and packing period.
- Your plant was not constructed and designed to facilitate maintenance and sanitary operations.
- You did not maintain your plant in a clean and sanitary condition and in adequate repair.
The company cited was involved in the Food and Cosmetics sector.
The company cited should take a voluntary action to correct its 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 quality.
| Company Name | Area of Business | Inspection Date | Issue Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| FirstWave Innovations, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/18/2024 | Code – required elements |
| FirstWave Innovations, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/18/2024 | Plant construction and design |
| FirstWave Innovations, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/18/2024 | Sanitary operations – Plant maintenance |
| FirstWave Innovations, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/18/2024 | Equipment and utensils – Design and maintenance |
| FirstWave Innovations, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/18/2024 | Appropriate quality control operations |
| FirstWave Innovations, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/18/2024 | Raw material control – Inspection |
| FirstWave Innovations, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/18/2024 | Identification of rework |
| FirstWave Innovations, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/18/2024 | Adulterated food disposition |
| FirstWave Innovations, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/18/2024 | Allergen preventive controls – Implement |
| FirstWave Innovations, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 04/18/2024 | Process preventive controls – Implement |


