As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.

Martinez Mexican Produce LLC

Hidalgo, TX

An import company in Texas is on notice from the FDA for not having FSVPs for a number of imported food products.

In a June 16 warning letter, the FDA described March 6, 2020, Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) inspection at Martinez Mexican Produce LLC.

The FDA’s inspection revealed that the firm was not in compliance with FSVP regulations and resulted in the issuance of an FDA Form 483a. The significant violations are as follows:

The firm did not develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP. Specifically, they did not develop an FSVP for each of the following foods:

• Mayonnaise manufactured by (redacted)
• Shredded coconut manufactured by (redacted)

Fides Ny Inc.

Bayside, NY

An import company in New York is on notice from the FDA for not having FSVPs for a number of imported food products.

In a July 29 warning letter, the FDA described May 26 and 28, 2020, Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) inspections at Fides New York Inc.

The FDA’s inspection revealed that the firm was not in compliance with FSVP regulations and resulted in the issuance of an FDA Form 483a. The significant violations are as follows:

The firm did not develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP. Specifically, they did not develop an FSVP for each of the following foods:

•  Namja Ramen imported from their foreign supplier, (redacted)
•   Aloe Drink imported from their foreign supplier, (redacted)
•   Frozen Yogurt Drink Green Apple Flavor imported from their foreign supplier, (redacted)