FDA Inspection 1311614 — Charles Pet Food, LLC

Charles Pet Food, LLC — FEI 3014405898

The FDA completed an inspection of Charles Pet Food, LLC on April 8, 2026 in Lancaster, PA. The inspection was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated — objectionable conditions were found but do not meet the threshold for regulatory action). 8 citations were issued during this inspection. Product area: Food/Cosmetics.

Inspection Details

Classification
Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) (VAI)
End Date
April 8, 2026
Fiscal Year
2026
Product Type
Food/Cosmetics
Project Area
Foodborne Biological Hazards
Location
Lancaster, PA (United States)

Citations

IDCFRDescription
133121 CFR 113.100(a)(1)Still retorts
147121 CFR 113.83Scheduled processes not established
1628621 CFR 113.87(c)Temperature-indicating device accuracy - initial temperature
1631021 CFR 113.40(a)(1)Still steam retorts: TID accuracy test, traceable
164321 CFR 113.100(e)Incomplete information
386221 CFR 113.60(a)(1)Teardown examinations - did not perform
386621 CFR 113.60(a)(1)(i)(a)Required can seam measurements (micrometer)
451421 CFR 108.35(c)(1)Registration