21 CFR 110.40(f) citations

Q.C. instrument accuracy, maintenance

FDA investigators cited 21 CFR 110.40(f) 634 times at 557 facilities in the inspection citations FDA publishes, most recently in an inspection that ended Oct 17, 2019. A citation is an observation listed on Form FDA 483 at the end of an inspection; it is not a final agency decision.

Citations by fiscal year

FDA fiscal year	Citations
2020	1
2019	3
2018	22
2017	51
2016	58
2015	66
2014	68
2013	54
2012	69
2011	86

Recent citations

The latest inspections that cited this section. Facility names link to each facility's FDA record.

Inspection ended	Facility	Country	Observation
Oct 17, 2019	Fischer's United Supply, Inc	United States	Instruments used for measuring conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.
Aug 15, 2019	Nital Trading Company Inc	United States	Instruments used for measuring conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.
Aug 9, 2019	Valentini Italian Specialties	United States	Instruments used for measuring and recording conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.
Oct 18, 2018	PT CALPIS INDONESIA	Indonesia	Instruments used for measuring conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.
Jul 20, 2018	Atahualpa Inc	United States	Instruments used for measuring and recording conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.
Jun 13, 2018	Guzman's Enterprises, Inc.	United States	Instruments used for measuring conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.
Jun 7, 2018	Agroindustria La Colosal Del Centro SPR De RL	Mexico	Instruments used for measuring and recording conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not accurate.
May 31, 2018	Food For The Southern Soul, LLC	United States	Instruments used for measuring conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not accurate.
May 4, 2018	Ipsi Specialty Foods, Inc.	United States	Instruments used for measuring, regulating and recording conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.
May 2, 2018	Purity Cheese Co., Inc.	United States	Instruments used for measuring conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.
Apr 20, 2018	Miyakoichi Co., Ltd.	Japan	Instruments used for measuring conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.
Apr 19, 2018	Saratoga Garlic LLC	United States	Instruments used for measuring, regulating and recording conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.
Apr 13, 2018	Asgaard Dairy, Inc.	United States	Instruments used for measuring, regulating and recording conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.
Apr 9, 2018	Clark Seafood Co, Inc	United States	Instruments used for conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not accurate.
Mar 16, 2018	Huckles LLC	United States	Instruments used for measuring conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.
Feb 26, 2018	Greenwall Vending	United States	An inadequate number of instruments used for measuring conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms.
Dec 22, 2017	Snappy Dog Foods, Inc	United States	Instruments used for measuring conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not accurate.
Dec 1, 2017	Aegle Nutrition LLC	United States	Instruments used for measuring and recording conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.
Nov 16, 2017	Pops Pantry, LLC	United States	Instruments used for measuring and regulating conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not accurate and adequately maintained.
Nov 7, 2017	Neilsen Seafood	United States	Instruments used for measuring conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not accurate.
Nov 7, 2017	The Warren Farm & Sugarhouse	United States	Instruments used for measuring conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.
Nov 6, 2017	Dolce Italia Foods Inc.	United States	Instruments used for measuring and regulating conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not accurate and adequately maintained.
Oct 19, 2017	American Food Processing And Packing, LLC.	United States	Instruments used for measuring and recording conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not accurate.
Oct 12, 2017	The Foods Of Athenry	Ireland	Instruments used for conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not accurate.
Oct 10, 2017	Aurivo Dairy Ingredients	Ireland	Instruments used for regulating conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms are not adequately maintained.

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