There was one company in a city associated with Cowlitz County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
No companies were cited in the previous year.
The citations in the county include:
- A water system not protected against backflow.
- Filling connections not located and protected so as to minimize the hazard of contamination of the water supply.
- Failure to design, construct, maintain and operate servicing area hydrants in such a manner as to prevent contamination of water.
The company cited should take a voluntary action to correct its 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 and quality.
| Company Name | Area of Business | Inspection Date | Issue Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Longview | Food and Cosmetics | 06/27/2025 | Backflow protection |
| Port of Longview | Food and Cosmetics | 06/27/2025 | Connections easily cleanable, located and protected |
| Port of Longview | Food and Cosmetics | 06/27/2025 | Prevention of contamination |
Information in this article was obtained from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The source data can be found here.
