During an inspection on April 16, Manna Organics, Inc. in Newark received 2 citations from the Food and Drug Administration, according to data posted on the FDA’s website.
The inspection focused on the following topics:
- Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ
- Foodborne Biological Hazards
The FDA site notes the specific citations issued to the company:
- ‘You did not store and maintain equipment and tools to protect covered produce from being contaminated with foreseeable hazards.’
- ‘You did not keep the grounds around your plant in a condition that would protect against the contamination of food.’
The FDA regularly inspects facilities nationwide to verify that workplaces and their products comply with FDA laws and regulations designed to protect public health. Results are made publicly available.
According to its website, the FDA is a government agency charged primarily with oversight of the safety and quality of human and animal drugs, biological products, medical supplies and tobacco products.
Information in this article was obtained from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The source data can be found here.
