Companies across Pinellas County cities saw 17 FDA citations in Q1

There were four companies in cities associated with Pinellas County that received FDA citations as a result of four inspections conducted in the county over the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This is a 42.9% decrease from the number of companies cited in the previous quarter.

Of the 17 citations issued, the most common citations were ‘You did not identify and use an appropriate scientifically valid method for each established specification for which testing or examination is required to determine whether the specification was met’ and ‘For component(s) used in the manufacture of a dietary supplement, you did not establish identity specifications, necessary specifications to ensure the specifications for purity, strength, and composition of the dietary supplement are met and limits on contamination to ensure the quality of the dietary supplement’.

Most of the companies cited were involved in the Food and Cosmetics sector.

Of the companies cited, three should take voluntary actions to correct their managing operations (75%). Additionally, one company had to take regulatory and/or administrative actions (25%).

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 and quality.

Information in this article was obtained from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The source data can be found here.