Toledo Reporter

There were two companies in a city associated with Lucas County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This is a 100% increase over the number of companies cited in the previous year.

The citations in the county include:

• You did not take a reasonable measure or precaution related to personnel practices.
• You did not maintain your plant in a clean and sanitary condition.
• You did not conduct operations under conditions and controls necessary to minimize the potential for growth or survival of microorganisms.

Both companies cited should take voluntary actions to correct their managing operations.

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.

Company Name	Area of Business	Inspection Date	Issue Cited
National Railroad Passenger Corporation	Food and Cosmetics	08/13/2024	Prevention of contamination
Thomas Star Bakery of Ohio, LLC	Food and Cosmetics	02/12/2024	Personnel
Thomas Star Bakery of Ohio, LLC	Food and Cosmetics	02/12/2024	Sanitary operations - Plant maintenance
Thomas Star Bakery of Ohio, LLC	Food and Cosmetics	02/12/2024	Manufacturing, processing, packing, holding - Controls
Thomas Star Bakery of Ohio, LLC	Food and Cosmetics	02/12/2024	Food safety plan