FDCA 402(a)(4) citations
FDA investigators cited FDCA 402(a)(4) 3,650 times at 1,917 facilities in the inspection citations FDA publishes, most recently in an inspection that ended Sep 22, 2026. 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 62 |
| 2025 | 75 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2023 | 74 |
| 2022 | 75 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2019 | 175 |
| 2018 | 212 |
| 2017 | 262 |
Recent citations
The latest inspections that cited this section. Facility names link to each facility's FDA record.
| Inspection ended | Facility | Country | Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Scott Bone | United States | You did not keep treatment records. |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Getz-Milk Dairy, LLC | United States | You did not maintain complete treatment records. |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Moxee Dairy, LLC | United States | You did not maintain complete treatment records. |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Luce, Adam A. | United States | You did not keep records regarding the identity of and record the existing identification of the animal(s) that you purchased and transported and delivered for sale and consignment at a slaughter plant. |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Luce, Adam A. | United States | You did not inquire about the medication status of the animal(s) that you purchased and delivered for sale at a slaughter plant. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | A & A Cattle Co. LLC | United States | You did not maintain complete treatment records. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | A&M DeSousa Dairy | United States | You did not maintain complete treatment records. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Kevin Kirby | United States | You did not identify, keep records regarding the identity of and record the existing identification of the animal(s) that you and delivered for sale at an auction barn. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Kevin Kirby | United States | You lack an adequate system to account for the drugs held for use in treating your food-producing animals. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Kevin Kirby | United States | You did not maintain complete and retain treatment records. |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Hundt Farms LLC | United States | You did not maintain complete treatment records. |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Hundt Farms LLC | United States | You did not record the existing identification of the animal(s) that you and delivered for sale at an auction barn. |
| Jun 16, 2026 | John & Nicole Santos Dairy | United States | You did not review treatment records, prior to shipment of an animal for slaughter for human food, to assure that drugs have been used only as directed and that appropriate withdrawal periods have been met. |
| Jun 16, 2026 | John & Nicole Santos Dairy | United States | You did not keep and maintain complete treatment records. |
| May 19, 2026 | Iron Ridge Dairy | United States | You did not maintain complete treatment records. |
| May 7, 2026 | Miedema Dairy Farm Llc | United States | You did not maintain complete treatment records. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Roest Family Dairy | United States | You did not keep treatment records. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Van Beek Dairy | United States | You did not keep treatment records. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | H & S Halal | United States | You did not identify and record the existing identification of the animal(s) that you purchased and transported and delivered for consignment at a slaughter plant. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Karcz Nation LLC | United States | You did not keep and maintain complete treatment records. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Allandale Dairy | United States | You did not maintain complete treatment records. |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Jer-Z-Boyz Ranch | United States | You did not identify and keep records regarding the identity of the animal(s) that you transported and delivered for consignment at a slaughter plant. |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Wilson Livestock | United States | You did not keep and maintain complete treatment records. |
| Mar 4, 2026 | EMO Farms, LLC | United States | You did not keep and maintain complete treatment records. |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Matthew A. Leo | United States | You did not maintain complete treatment records. |
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