Florida Supplement Maker Faces Shutdown Over Permit Lapses and Improper Sanitation
A supplement maker in Aventura, Florida, BrainChild Nutritionals, faced a Stop Use Order and product "Stop Sales" due to multiple violations, including operating without a food permit since 2020 and using potato vodka as a sanitizer for equipment and surfaces.…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 1, 2026 —
BrainChild Nutritionals, a supplement manufacturing company based in Aventura, Florida, has been issued a Stop Use Order and Stop Sales directive following an inspection that uncovered several significant violations. The company has reportedly been operating without a valid food permit since 2020.
According to the findings of a state inspector, the company was found to be using potato vodka as a sanitizer for its equipment and processing surfaces. This practice is a direct contravention of standard food safety protocols.
Further concerns were raised regarding the overall processing environment at the facility. The inspection report cited a lack of adequate controls to prevent the growth of microorganisms, a critical factor in ensuring product safety and integrity.
In addition to sanitation and operational permit issues, the company’s website is under scrutiny for making what state officials deem to be misleading health claims. These claims pertain to the child and family supplements manufactured by BrainChild Nutritionals.
The specific details regarding the duration of the Stop Use Order, any potential fines, or further actions to be taken by regulatory bodies were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by By David J. Neal, Miami Herald (TNS) on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
