There were two companies in cities associated with Alameda County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the second quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This is a 66.7% decrease from the number of companies cited in the previous quarter.
The citations in the county include:
- You did not take a reasonable measure or precaution related to personnel practices.
- You did not clean and sanitize your utensils or equipment as frequently as necessary to protect against contamination of food.
- You did not clean your non-food contact surface in a manner and as frequently as necessary to protect against contamination.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Bakery | Food and Cosmetics | 04/25/2024 | Personnel |
| Diamond Bakery | Food and Cosmetics | 04/25/2024 | Sanitation of food-contact surfaces – Frequency |
| Diamond Bakery | Food and Cosmetics | 04/25/2024 | Sanitation of non-food-contact surfaces – Manner and frequency |
| Diamond Bakery | Food and Cosmetics | 04/25/2024 | Sanitary facilities and controls |
| L. & W. Group, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 05/24/2024 | Develop FSVP |
