There was one company in a city associated with Sevier 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:
- You did not maintain your plant in a clean and sanitary condition.
- You did not exclude pests from your food plant to protect against contamination of food.
- You did not clean and sanitize your utensils or equipment as frequently as necessary to protect against allergen cross-contact and contamination of food.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Apple Barn and Cider Mill, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 06/24/2025 | Sanitary operations – Plant maintenance |
| The Apple Barn and Cider Mill, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 06/24/2025 | Pest control |
| The Apple Barn and Cider Mill, Inc. | Food and Cosmetics | 06/24/2025 | Sanitation of food-contact surfaces – Frequency |
