21 CFR 110.40(b) citations

Seams on food contact surfaces

FDA investigators cited 21 CFR 110.40(b) 648 times at 584 facilities in the inspection citations FDA publishes, most recently in an inspection that ended Jan 31, 2020. A citation is an observation listed on Form FDA 483 at the end of an inspection; it is not a final agency decision.

Citations by fiscal year

FDA fiscal year	Citations
2020	1
2019	2
2018	12
2017	75
2016	57
2015	57
2014	79
2013	69
2012	76
2011	81

Recent citations

The latest inspections that cited this section. Facility names link to each facility's FDA record.

Inspection ended	Facility	Country	Observation
Jan 31, 2020	Bake R Us, Inc.	United States	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles, dirt and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Aug 22, 2019	Tripacific Marine Pte Limited	Fiji	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles, dirt and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Aug 20, 2019	The Fiji Fish Marketing Group Ltd. Aka The Fiji Fish Co. Ltd	Fiji	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Aug 20, 2018	CONSERVAS Y CONGELADOS DE MEXICO SA DE CV	Mexico	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Jul 20, 2018	Tougias Baking Company, Inc.	United States	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles, dirt and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Apr 20, 2018	Tortilleria Provincia	United States	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles, dirt and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Mar 16, 2018	Tamosh, LLC	United States	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Mar 9, 2018	E-Z Spuds LLC.	United States	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles, dirt and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Mar 5, 2018	Borinquen Cones Of Puerto Rico, Inc.	United States	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of dirt and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Jan 10, 2018	La Rotativa, Inc.	United States	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Dec 20, 2017	Mound City Shelled Nut Company, Inc.	United States	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Dec 7, 2017	Leonor Rico	United States	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles, dirt and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Nov 13, 2017	Nobel Bakery, Inc.	United States	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles, dirt and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Oct 26, 2017	Frost Bite Novelties	United States	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Oct 10, 2017	Aurivo Dairy Ingredients	Ireland	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles, dirt and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Sep 26, 2017	Grupo Chaboy SA De CV	Mexico	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Sep 25, 2017	GUANANI AGROINDUSTRIAL SRL	Dominican Republic (the)	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of dirt and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Sep 21, 2017	Roseli's Tortilla Factory	United States	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Sep 19, 2017	J.M. Food Industry	Thailand	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles, dirt and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Sep 19, 2017	Prestige Bakery	Jamaica	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles, dirt and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Sep 18, 2017	Suree Intrerfoods Co., Ltd.	Thailand	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles, dirt and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Sep 14, 2017	Boston Restaurant Associates, Inc.	United States	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Sep 13, 2017	Kapar Coconut Industries Sdn Bhd	Malaysia	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Sep 8, 2017	Anseongmachum Agricultural Products Processing Center	Korea (the Republic of)	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of dirt and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.
Sep 6, 2017	CK Snacks LLC	United States	Failure to have smoothly bonded or well maintained seams on food contact surfaces, to minimize accumulation of food particles and organic matter and the opportunity for growth of microorganisms.

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