VitalBulk, Inc. in Watsonville was cited twice by the Food and Drug Administration following a March 5 inspection, FDA data shows.
The inspection focused on these key areas:
- Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ
- Foodborne Biological Hazards
FDA records detail the specific citations issued to the company as follows:
- ‘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.’
- ‘You did not establish product specifications for identity, purity, strength and composition.’
The FDA conducts regular inspections of facilities nationwide to verify workplace and product compliance with federal laws aimed at safeguarding public health. Findings from these inspections are made available to the public.
The FDA’s website states that the agency oversees the production and distribution of human and animal drugs, biological products, medical supplies and tobacco products to assure safety and quality.
Information for this report was sourced from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The underlying data is accessible here.
