Aloha State News

In 2024, 55 Food and Cosmetics companies received 56 FDA inspections in Hawaii, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This was the highest number of inspections per type of company made by the FDA in Hawaii, equalling 98.2% of all inspections in 2024.

Of all the Hawaii companies involved in the Food and Cosmetics sector, Ma'alaea Wonder Farm received the most citations from the FDA in 2024.

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
Foodborne Biological Hazards	43	7	2
Monitoring of Marketed Animal Drugs, Feed, and Devices	1	—	—
Technical Assistance: Food and Cosmetics	6	2	—