During a Feb. 19 inspection regarding foodborne biological hazards, Trammell’s Candies, Inc. in Sweetwater received seven citations from the Food and Drug Administration , according to data posted on the FDA’s website.
The FDA’s website details the company’s citations as follows:
- “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.”
- “You did not ensure that your cleaning compounds and sanitizing agents are safe and adequate under the conditions of use.”
- “Your equipment and utensils were not designed and constructed to be adequately cleaned or maintained to protect against allergen cross-contact and contamination.”
- “You did not identify and hold raw materials and other ingredients that are food allergens, and rework that contains food allergens, in a manner that protects against allergen cross-contact.”
- “You did not conduct operations under conditions and controls necessary to minimize the potential for allergen cross-contact and contamination of food.”
- “You did not submit attestations to FDA.”
The FDA conducts regular inspections of facilities throughout the United States to assess compliance with laws and regulations designed to safeguard public health. Results from these inspections are shared with the public.
As stated on the agency’s website, the FDA’s primary role is overseeing 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.
