FDA inspects Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. in Erlanger on July 19, 2024

Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. in Erlanger received one citation from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) during a July 19, 2024 inspection for foodborne biological hazards, according to the FDA.

The FDA website shows that the company was cited for the following problem: 'Your written process preventive control, monitoring, corrective action and verification procedures were not appropriate to significantly minimize or prevent the hazard requiring a preventive control.'

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 quality.