There was one company in a city associated with Merced County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This is an 80% decrease from the number of companies cited in the previous year.
The citations in the county include:
- You did not use an approved drug according to directions specified in your veterinarian’s prescription for withdrawal period.
- Your extralabel use of an approved human or animal drug caused a residue above an established safe level, safe concentration, or tolerance.
- You did not maintain complete treatment records.
The company cited should take a voluntary action to correct its 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.
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.
| Company Name | Area of Business | Inspection Date | Issue Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Mendes Dairy | Veterinary | 01/24/2024 | Prescribed directions – not followed |
| Manuel Mendes Dairy | Veterinary | 01/24/2024 | ELDU – producer causes Illegal drug residue |
| Manuel Mendes Dairy | Veterinary | 01/24/2024 | Record keeping |
