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JD’s Market Inc.
Lynnwood, WA
An import company in Washington is on notice from the FDA for not having FSVPs for a number of imported food products.
In an Oct. 15 warning letter, the FDA described May 3 and May 17-21 remote Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) inspections at JD’s Market Inc. in Lynnwood, WA.
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 firm did not develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP for any of the foods they import, including the following foods:
- Jumbo Raisins imported from (Redacted)
- Dry Plums imported from (Redacted)
- After Meal Snacks imported from (Redacted)
The FSVP requires importers to verify that their foreign suppliers of food for human and animal consumption meet applicable FDA safety standards.
The full warning letter can be viewed here.
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