Accurate Allergen Labeling is Critical
Accurate labeling of products is critical in the food industry, particularly when allergens are involved. As shown by a recent warning letter to a Hawaiian
Category: FDA Warning Letters
Restaurant Meals Manufacturer Cited
Following a 2023 inspection of a restaurant RTE meals manufacturer, the FDA issued the facility a warning letter due to continued concerns with the noted
Sprout and Kimchi Operation Receives Warning Letter
In a 2023 inspection, FDA determined that the soybean sprouts grown in a sprout and kimchi operation were adulterated as they were prepared, packed, or
Processor Cited for Seafood HACCP Violations
The failure of a seafood processor to have and implement a seafood HACCP plan can constitute a serious regulatory violation. It was exactly that for
Undeclared Nuts Lead to Warning Letter
After three recalls of nut-containing products from a Michigan-based distributor within six weeks, the FDA issued a warning letter. The finding noted that food allergen
Warning Letter: Pest Citations
Over the last year, TAG has provided insights into current warning letters and made recommendations to industry to help avoid similar situations. To correspond with
HACCP, GMP, FSP Violations Trigger Warning Letter
A facility which processes seafood and acidified foods recently received a warning letter that followed observations from a 2023 inspection which included failure to provide
Inadequate HACCP Elicits Warning Letter
The lack of an adequate HACCP plan was the basis of a warning letter sent to a California juice processing facility. Citing inadequacies against the
Pet Food Manufacturer
While most of the warning letters seen on the FDA site are sent to human foods facilities, animal foods manufacturers are not off the hook,
FDA Issues Warning to Noodle Manufacturer for Severe Food Safety and GMP Violations
An FDA inspection of a noodle manufacturer found that the facility did not have the required food safety plan and had numerous GMP violations. Specifically