Seven importers warned about Foreign Supplier Verification Program violations

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 or years to correct problems. Portions of the letters are often redacted from public view.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to seven food importers in California, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Texas and Georgia after inspections found the companies failed to develop, maintain or follow required Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVPs) for imported foods.

The companies imported a variety of products, including fresh produce, canned foods, dairy products, sauces, candy and other packaged foods. In several cases, FDA said firms failed to provide documentation showing corrective actions after inspectors identified violations.