Charleston Reporter

There were two companies in cities associated with Charleston County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the first quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This is an increase over the number of companies cited in the previous quarter.

The citations in the county were 'Your plant was not constructed and designed to facilitate maintenance and sanitary operations'.

Both companies cited should take a voluntary action to correct its managing operations (50%).

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
Ashley Bakery	Food and Cosmetics	03/13/2024	Plant construction and design
Charlestowne Kettle Corn, LLC	Food and Cosmetics	02/07/2024	Plant construction and design