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130 companies in cities within Cook County received 134 inspections in 2024

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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

There were 130 companies in cities associated with Cook County, Illinois, that received 134 FDA inspections in 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This is a 36.3% decrease from the number of companies inspected in the previous year, when 204 companies received 208 inspections.

Most of the companies inspected at the time were involved in the Food and Cosmetics sector. The second most common type of company inspected period worked in the Biologics sector.

There were 84 companies in line with FDA regulations who don’t need to adjust their management operations or regulatory/administrative actions (64.6%). 39 should take voluntary action to correct the organization's management operations (30%). Additionally, eight companies had to take regulatory and/or administrative actions (6.2%).

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.

Companies Located in Cities Within Cook County and Their Inspection Results
Company NameArea of BusinessInspection DateResult
A. B. Company, Inc.Food and Cosmetics03/22/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Advocate Christ Medical Center Transfusion ServicesBiologics10/25/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Transfusion ServicesBiologics12/05/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals, LLCDrugs02/23/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Amtrak Maintenance FacilityFood and Cosmetics05/29/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Amtrak Maintenance FacilityFood and Cosmetics10/03/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Anglo Freight USA, Inc.Food and Cosmetics07/01/2024Official Action Indicated (OAI)
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago IRBBiologics05/14/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago IRBDevices05/14/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago IRBDrugs05/14/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Arxium, Inc.Devices04/01/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Avieta USA, LLCFood and Cosmetics09/17/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Avlon Industries, Inc.Drugs07/15/2024Official Action Indicated (OAI)
Bajaj Medical, LLCDrugs12/04/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Baxter Healthcare CorporationDrugs02/06/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Best Choice MeatsFood and Cosmetics06/04/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Bimbo Bakeries USAFood and Cosmetics02/07/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Bimbo Bakeries USAVeterinary02/07/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Biomat USA, Inc.Biologics06/28/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Blake'S Seed Based, LLCFood and Cosmetics06/18/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Blommer Chocolate CompanyFood and Cosmetics07/22/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Bozic'S Imports & Wholesale LiquorsFood and Cosmetics08/26/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
CSL Plasma, Inc.Biologics03/21/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Caldic USA, Inc.Drugs08/15/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Caldic USA, Inc.Veterinary08/15/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Canyon Foods, Inc.Food and Cosmetics09/05/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
CellTrans, Inc.Biologics01/16/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Chemblend of America, LLCDrugs06/07/2024Official Action Indicated (OAI)
Chester Pilat Bakery & Pastry, Inc.Food and Cosmetics01/31/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Chicago Housewares, Inc.Food and Cosmetics02/26/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Chicago Indoor Garden, Inc.Food and Cosmetics09/24/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Chicago Seafood & Restaurant Supply, Inc.Food and Cosmetics07/03/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Closed Loop Farms, LLCFood and Cosmetics06/25/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Coapt, LLCDevices10/28/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
DO&Company Chicago CateringFood and Cosmetics11/29/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
David M. Lubeck, M.D.Drugs11/19/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Dustin R. Fraidenburg, M.D.Devices07/17/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
E-Z Spuds, Inc.Food and Cosmetics12/06/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Eco Food Distribution, LLCFood and Cosmetics02/07/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
El Rey USA Meats & Seafood, Inc.Food and Cosmetics02/12/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Essations, Inc.Drugs06/06/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Euphrates Food, LLCFood and Cosmetics04/04/2024Official Action Indicated (OAI)
Evanston Hospital Blood BankBiologics09/11/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Eversight IllinoisBiologics06/18/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Feed My Starving ChildrenFood and Cosmetics03/11/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
First Priority, Inc.Veterinary07/30/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Fish Fridge, LLCFood and Cosmetics08/06/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Five Star Trading IL, Inc.Food and Cosmetics06/14/2024Official Action Indicated (OAI)
Flextronics International USA, Inc.Devices09/06/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Fresh Express IncorporatedFood and Cosmetics07/19/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Fresh Express IncorporatedFood and Cosmetics04/05/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
GE Healthcare, Inc.Drugs03/08/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Gelita USA -Chicago, Inc.Food and Cosmetics11/07/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Georgis, Inc.Food and Cosmetics04/12/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Graham Chemical, CORPFood and Cosmetics02/21/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Great Wall Seafood, LLCFood and Cosmetics08/09/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Grecian Delight/KronosFood and Cosmetics12/03/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Griffith Foods, Inc.Food and Cosmetics02/09/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Hammacher SchlemmerFood and Cosmetics11/26/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Healthcare-id, Inc.Biologics07/18/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Home Run INN, Inc.Food and Cosmetics03/19/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
House of Spices, Inc.Food and Cosmetics04/22/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
IKEA Food Supply, Inc.Food and Cosmetics02/05/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
IKEA Food Supply, Inc.Veterinary02/05/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Instantwhip-Chicago, Inc.Food and Cosmetics08/27/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Interstate Blood Bank of Missouri, Inc.Biologics11/14/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
J. Carlos, Inc.Food and Cosmetics12/16/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
JFC International, Inc.Food and Cosmetics02/01/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Jeron Electronic Systems, Inc.Devices12/04/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
John G. Sonnenberg, Ph. D.Drugs04/02/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Joseph L. Newberg, M.D.Biologics06/14/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Jyoti D. Patel, M.D.Drugs01/18/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Kashiv BioSciences, LLCDrugs06/14/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Keurig Dr PepperFood and Cosmetics02/01/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Key Foods CompanyFood and Cosmetics04/25/2024Official Action Indicated (OAI)
Lifeway Foods, Inc.Food and Cosmetics01/31/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Lifeway Foods, Inc.Food and Cosmetics01/31/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc.Drugs09/19/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Long Grove Confectionery, Inc.Food and Cosmetics09/05/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Lou Malnati's Priority Pizza, LLCFood and Cosmetics04/24/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Loyola University Medical CenterBiologics12/05/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals, LLCDrugs10/25/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Luster Products, Inc.Drugs09/13/2024Official Action Indicated (OAI)
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldDevices01/22/2024Official Action Indicated (OAI)
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldDevices01/22/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Madina Traders, Inc.Food and Cosmetics08/08/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Mariam S. Aziz, M.D.Biologics09/10/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Mars Foods USFood and Cosmetics01/11/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Melanie M. Makhija, M.D.Biologics05/13/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Metame Health, Inc.Devices02/20/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Michael J. Thirman, M.D.Drugs04/09/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Michoacan Food Products, Inc.Food and Cosmetics08/28/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Midmark CorporationDevices03/14/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Mindy L. Simpson, M.D.Biologics01/11/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Norfolk Medical Products, Inc.Devices12/18/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
NorthShore University Health System IRBBiologics02/28/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
NorthShore University Health System IRBDevices02/28/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
NorthShore University Health System IRBDrugs02/28/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Blood BankBiologics09/17/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Peninsula Chicago, LLCFood and Cosmetics07/09/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Prinova US, LLCFood and Cosmetics04/04/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Quaker Sales & Distribution, Inc.Food and Cosmetics02/05/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Quay Corporation, Inc.Food and Cosmetics09/18/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
RIM Logistics, Ltd.Food and Cosmetics08/13/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
RJW Logistics GroupFood and Cosmetics01/26/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
RNA CorporationDrugs03/08/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Rana Meal Solutions, LLCFood and Cosmetics12/23/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Regal Health Food International, Inc.Food and Cosmetics09/05/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Regeneveda, LLCBiologics06/18/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Rog Sports Medicine, Inc.Devices11/12/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Rush Center for Advanced Reproductive CareBiologics04/03/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Rush University Medical Center Blood CenterBiologics09/20/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
SSF Food Distribution, Inc.Food and Cosmetics03/18/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Sensient Flavors, LLCFood and Cosmetics02/08/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Shira N. Dinner, M.D.Drugs01/18/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Silesia Flavors, Inc.Food and Cosmetics08/27/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Sonali S. Chaudhury, M.D.Biologics10/03/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
South Chicago Packing, LLCFood and Cosmetics06/18/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
South Chicago Packing, LLCVeterinary06/18/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Stepan CompanyFood and Cosmetics11/20/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Sterigenics International, LLCDevices12/17/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Stiglmeier Sausage Company, Inc.Food and Cosmetics05/15/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Taylor Farms Illinois, Inc.Food and Cosmetics11/12/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
The American National Red CrossBiologics03/28/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
The Hatchery Chicago/BAKR, LLCFood and Cosmetics02/12/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
United Airlines, Inc.Food and Cosmetics05/17/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
United Airlines, Inc.Food and Cosmetics10/04/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
University of Chicago Medicine - Blood BankBiologics10/18/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
University of Chicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale HospitalBiologics06/26/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
University of Illinois at Chicago In Vitro Fertilization ProgramBiologics04/04/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
VHRK Food, Inc.Food and Cosmetics03/27/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Vee Pak, LLCDrugs12/10/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Versiti Illinois, Inc.Biologics06/13/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Versiti Illinois, Inc.Biologics11/18/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
VitalantBiologics04/04/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
VitalantBiologics10/29/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
VitalantBiologics01/31/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Vitalant Reference and Transfusion ServiceBiologics11/14/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
West Madison FoodsFood and Cosmetics05/01/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)
Winfar Foods, Inc.Food and Cosmetics02/27/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Wisepak FoodsFood and Cosmetics06/05/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.Drugs03/08/2024Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
Xttrium Laboratories, Inc.Drugs02/06/2024No Action Indicated (NAI)

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