Leah Hunter Commissioner for External Affairs (OEA) within the Office of the Commissioner at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Official Website
Leah Hunter Commissioner for External Affairs (OEA) within the Office of the Commissioner at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Official Website
This was the lowest number of inspections per type of company made by the FDA in Iowa, equalling 14.3% of all inspections in the second quarter of 2025.
Of all the Iowa companies involved in the device sector, Hach Company and R&D Engineering of Earlham, Inc. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioresearch Monitoring | 1 | — | — |
| Blood and Blood Products | 1 | — | — |
| Compliance: Devices | — | 2 | — |
| Foodborne Biological Hazards | 9 | — | — |
| Postmarket Assurance: Devices | 2 | — | — |
| Technical Assistance: Food and Cosmetics | 3 | — | — |
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