FDA Warning Letters, 483s and Recalls: November 2018
Warning letters
A warning letter is FDA's formal notice that a firm has significant violations. Company names link to the letter on fda.gov. Tobacco retailer letters are counted above but not listed.
No warning letters outside tobacco are recorded for this month yet.
OAI inspections
OAI (Official Action Indicated) means FDA recommends regulatory and/or administrative action after the inspection. Facility names link to the facility's FDA record.
| Date | Facility | Product type | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2018 | Cord For Life, Inc. | Biologics | United States |
| Nov 30, 2018 | Lone Palm, Inc. | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 30, 2018 | Pescaderia Catano | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 30, 2018 | SnugZ USA, Inc. | Drugs | United States |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Orangeburg Pecan Company Inc | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 28, 2018 | Chukar Cherry Company | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 28, 2018 | The Fierro Group Inc. | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Still Water Dairy, LLC | Veterinary | United States |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Whitsons Food Service (Bronx), LLC | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 16, 2018 | A6 Supplements, Inc. | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 16, 2018 | ABH Nature's Products, Inc. | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 16, 2018 | McDaniel Life-Line LLC | Drugs | United States |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc. | Drugs | United States |
| Nov 15, 2018 | 5000 Years Foods, Inc. | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Desert Premium Group LLC | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Merchants Market St. Croix LLC | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 14, 2018 | Duren Health Mart Pharmacy | Drugs | United States |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Advanced Botanical Consulting & Testing, LLC | Drugs | United States |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Bedessee Imports, Inc | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp | Devices | United States |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Rechargeable Power Energy North America LLC | Devices | United States |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Secret Garden Of Health & Healing, LLC | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Zeller Power Products, LLC | Devices | United States |
| Nov 8, 2018 | DeGrave Dairy | Veterinary | United States |
| Nov 8, 2018 | WEBER MEDICAL GMBH | Devices | Germany |
| Nov 7, 2018 | Davis Ventures, Inc. | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 7, 2018 | Kadesh International | Drugs | United States |
| Nov 7, 2018 | Natural Energy Products, Inc. | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 6, 2018 | Bowles Packaging Co., Inc. | Food/Cosmetics | United States |
| Nov 5, 2018 | Fill It Pack It Inc | Drugs | United States |
| Nov 2, 2018 | BioV Health Inc. | Drugs | Canada |
| Nov 2, 2018 | TEI Biosciences, Inc. | Devices | United States |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Contacare Ophthalmics & Diagnostics | Drugs | India |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Med Shop Total Care Inc. | Drugs | United States |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Scenic View Dairy, LLC | Veterinary | United States |
| Nov 1, 2018 | We Pack It All LLC | Drugs | United States |
Most-cited Form 483 sections
The CFR sections FDA investigators cited most often in inspections that ended this month.
| CFR section | Observation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 21 CFR 117.35(a) | Sanitary operations - Plant sanitation | 36 |
| 21 CFR 1.502(a) | Maintain, follow FSVP | 30 |
| 21 CFR 123.6(b) | No HACCP plan | 26 |
| 21 CFR 820.198(a) | Lack of or inadequate complaint procedures | 23 |
| 21 CFR 820.100(a) | Lack of or inadequate procedures | 22 |
| 21 CFR 123.11(b) | Sanitation monitoring documentation | 19 |
| 21 CFR 117.10 | Personnel | 18 |
| 21 CFR 117.35(c) | Pest control | 16 |
| 21 CFR 820.50 | Purchasing controls, Lack of or inadequate procedures | 15 |
| FDCA 402(a)(4) | System for administration of drugs | 15 |
Class I recalls
Class I is FDA's most serious recall class: a reasonable chance the product causes serious health problems or death.
| Date | Firm | Product type | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2018 | K & T Oriental Imports Inc. | Food | Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Advanced Pharma Inc. | Drugs | Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength: Label incorrectly lists concentration as "10 mcg per mL" rather than the correct concentration… |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Kwik Trip, Inc. | Food | Kitchen Cravings Strawberry and Mixed Berry Parfaits in an 8.25 oz. cup may contain undeclared traces of tree nuts(specifically almond and… |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Kwik Trip, Inc. | Food | Kitchen Cravings Strawberry and Mixed Berry Parfaits in an 8.25 oz. cup may contain undeclared traces of tree nuts(specifically almond and… |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Oakhouse Bakery | Food | Bulk Granola may contain undeclared tree nuts (specifically cashew and almond) |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Sprout Creek Farm, Inc. | Food | Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Soom Foods | Food | Soom Foods is recalling its tahini and chocolate tahini halva spread because their manufacturer, Achdut LTD. is recalling its Tahini… |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Soom Foods | Food | Soom Foods is recalling its tahini and chocolate tahini halva spread because their manufacturer, Achdut LTD. is recalling its Tahini… |
| Nov 24, 2018 | TRES HERMANOS BAKERY | Food | Tres Hermanos Bakery initiated a voluntary recall of Telera and Bolillo due to undeclared allergen milk. |
| Nov 23, 2018 | Achdut | Food | Product may be contaminated with Salmonella. |
| Nov 23, 2018 | Achdut | Food | Product may be contaminated with Salmonella. |
| Nov 23, 2018 | Achdut | Food | Product may be contaminated with Salmonella. |
| Nov 23, 2018 | Achdut | Food | Product may be contaminated with Salmonella. |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Ottogi America Inc | Food | Undeclared allergen; egg. |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Ottogi America Inc | Food | Undeclared allergen; egg. |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Agropur MSI Ingredients LLC | Food | JayRobb Unflavored Egg White Protein Product is being recalled due to undeclared milk. |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Chukar Cherry Company | Food | Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as an ingredient. |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Chukar Cherry Company | Food | Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as an ingredient. |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Chukar Cherry Company | Food | Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as an ingredient. |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Chukar Cherry Company | Food | Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as an ingredient. |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Chukar Cherry Company | Food | Product contains unintentional presence of milk and therefore milk was not listed on the label as an ingredient. |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Marich Confectionery Company, Inc. | Food | Firm was notified by a direct customer that milk chocolate macadamia nuts were found in their shipment of milk chocolate maltballs. |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Drugs | Labeling Not Elsewhere Classified: Fresenius Kabi is taking this action due to an incorrect statement on the product insert for product… |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | Drugs | Labeling Not Elsewhere Classified: Fresenius Kabi is taking this action due to an incorrect statement on the product insert for product… |
| Nov 14, 2018 | Harb Dairy, Inc. DBA Green Cedar Dairy | Food | Harb Dairy dba Green Cedar Dairy initiated a voluntary recall of Ackawi cheese following notification by U.S. Food and Drug Administration… |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Nor Cal Food Solutions LLC | Food | Pumpkin Pesto does not declare walnuts as ingredient or allergen. |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Quaker Manufacturing, LLC | Food | Product tested positive for Salmonella. |
| Nov 13, 2018 | RVO 2.0, INC | Devices | During a post approval study the firm found there was an increased risk of corneal haze following the implantation of this device. |
| Nov 9, 2018 | ALEBRIJE IMPORTS INC | Food | California Department of Food and Agriculture sampled and found Salmonella in cheese imported from Mexico. |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Confections By Michael Recchiuti | Food | FDA analysis of Dairy Free Dark Chocolate found high levels of milk protein in the chocolate bars. |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Confections By Michael Recchiuti | Food | FDA analysis of Dairy Free Dark Chocolate found high levels of milk protein in the chocolate bars |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Country Favor Inc. | Food | Product contains undeclared sulfites (75 mg per serving). |
| Nov 7, 2018 | Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. | Food | Product contains undeclared milk. |
| Nov 7, 2018 | Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. | Food | Product contains undeclared milk. |
| Nov 6, 2018 | NEW FOREST LLC | Food | Product may be contaminated with Salmonella. |
| Nov 6, 2018 | Sprout Creek Farm, Inc. | Food | Product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. |
| Nov 6, 2018 | Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC | Food | Mislabeling and Undeclared allergens: Baked Potatoes with Cheddar Cheese & Bacon were mislabeled as Herb Roasted Potatoes. |
| Nov 5, 2018 | Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. | Food | Product contains Lobster, Shrimp, and Soy which are not included on the label. |
| Nov 5, 2018 | Kadesh International | Drugs | Non-Sterility: Product manufactured under non-sterile production conditions. |
| Nov 2, 2018 | Frito-Lay, Inc. | Food | The firm is recalling 1/2 oz. bags of Smartfood Delight Sea Salt Flavored popcorn packaged in two variety pack offerings. The popcorn bags… |
| Nov 2, 2018 | Frito-Lay, Inc. | Food | The firm is recalling 1/2 oz. bags of Smartfood Delight Sea Salt Flavored popcorn packaged in two variety pack offerings. The popcorn bags… |
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