Since October, FDA inspections of the Wright County Egg facilities have involved 13 investigators and more than 900 man hours.

These registered establishments are subject to FDA inspection to ensure they are complying with the regulations designed to help ensure the safety of cord blood.

Manufacturing issues may be brought to FDA's attention by the manufacturer or as a result of an FDA inspection.

This prompted an FDA inspection of Pet Carousel's manufacturing facilities.

All materials used are subject to FDA inspection and the agency's Good Manufacturing Procedures code.

Marc Hermelin was ousted in 2008 when an FDA inspection took place.

In case the next FDA inspection should still expose problems, the facility's status to provide food to airlines would be revoked.

Additionally, the FDA can decline admission of imported foods if the foreign producers refuse FDA inspection.

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This incident illustrates the important health protection role that FDA inspections play and the need for firms to have adequate preventive control systems in place.