McHenry Times

There were two companies in cities associated with McHenry County that received FDA citations as a result of three inspections conducted in the county throughout 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 year.

Of the eight citations issued, the most common citations were 'You did not identify and evaluate each known or reasonably foreseeable hazard for each type of animal food you manufacture, process, pack or hold in your facility' and 'You did not identify and implement preventive controls to ensure that any hazards requiring a preventive control are significantly minimized or prevented'.

The companies cited were involved in either Veterinary or Food and Cosmetics sectors.

Of the companies cited, one should take voluntary action to correct its managing operations (50%). Additionally, one company had to take regulatory and/or administrative actions (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.

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
Kraft Heinz Food Company	Food and Cosmetics	07/16/2024	Plant construction and design
Pedigree Ovens	Veterinary	04/26/2024	Hazard Analysis
Pedigree Ovens	Veterinary	04/26/2024	Preventive Controls
Pedigree Ovens	Veterinary	04/26/2024	Sanitation Controls
Pedigree Ovens	Veterinary	04/26/2024	Documentation of Corrective Actions
Pedigree Ovens	Veterinary	03/21/2024	Hazard Analysis
Pedigree Ovens	Veterinary	03/21/2024	Preventive Controls
Pedigree Ovens	Veterinary	03/21/2024	Supply-Chain Program Establish and Implement