During an April 6 inspection focused on food and cosmetics technical assistance, Ports America, Inc. in New York was given two citations by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data show.
As detailed on the FDA website, the following citations were issued to the company:
- ‘Failure to maintain and operate servicing area hydrants in such a manner as to prevent contamination of drinking water.’
- ‘Outlets for non-potable water are not posted with permanent signs warning that the water is unfit for drinking.’
The FDA conducts regular inspections of facilities nationwide to assess compliance with laws and regulations intended to enhance public health. Inspection findings are released to the public.
According to its website, the FDA is the federal agency responsible for regulating and ensuring 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.
