San Mateo Sun

There were two companies in cities associated with San Mateo County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county in January, 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 month.

The citations in the county were 'Not all adverse drug experiences that are both serious and unexpected have been reported to FDA within 15 calendar days of initial receipt of the information' and 'You did not store or transport a food under conditions that protect against contamination and deterioration'.

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
Carcione's Fresh Produce Company, Inc.	Food and Cosmetics	01/04/2024	Storage and Distribution
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	Drugs	01/22/2024	Late submission of 15-day report