In the second quarter of 2025, 16 Food and Cosmetics companies received 16 FDA inspections in Massachusetts, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This was the highest number of inspections per type of company made by the FDA in Massachusetts, equalling 66.7% of all inspections in the second quarter of 2025.
Of all the Massachusetts companies involved in the Food and Cosmetics sector, Rachael’s Food Corporation received the most citations from the FDA in the second quarter of 2025.
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.
| Project Area | No Action Indicated | Voluntary Action Indicated | Official Action Indicated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood and Blood Products | 4 | — | — |
| Compliance: Devices | 1 | — | — |
| Drug Quality Assurance | 1 | 1 | — |
| Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ | 1 | — | — |
| Foodborne Biological Hazards | 9 | 5 | — |
| Monitoring of Marketed Animal Drugs, Feed, and Devices | 1 | — | — |
| Postmarket Assurance: Devices | 1 | — | — |
| Technical Assistance: Food and Cosmetics | 3 | 1 | — |
| Vaccines and Allergenic Products | 1 | — | — |
