FDA Warning Letters Issued to Food Importers Lacking FSVP for Foods Imported

For most recently released FDA Warning Letters (as of 10/10/23), five importers were cited for lacking FSVP programs for food products those companies import.

Kari-Fresh LLC  - Donna, TX
Did not develop an FSVP for any of the imported foods, including the following foods:
Fresh Cilantro imported from (b)(4), Fresh Persian Limes imported from (b)(4) and Fresh Green Onions imported from (b)(4)
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/kari-fresh-llc-663158-09292023

Shantaba LLC - Austin, TX,
Did not develop an FSVP for any of the imported foods , including the following foods:
2-Minute Noodles imported from (b)(4)., Kesar Mango Pulp imported from (b)(4)., and Soya Wadi-Soya Chunks imported from (b)(4).
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/shantaba-llc-664239-09082023

Tijuana’s Produce Inc., -  Vernon, CA 
Did not develop an FSVP for the foods from the foreign suppliers indicated in the attached list, including each of the following foods: Fresh Seedless Watermelon imported from (b)(4), located in (b)(4) and Fresh Cucumbers imported from (b)(4), located in (b)(4)
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/tijuanas-produce-inc-661522-08242023

Ikal, Llc., of San Diego CA
Did not develop an FSVP for any of the imported foods, including each of the following:
Fresh avocados imported from (b)(4), Fresh avocados imported from (b)(4) and Fresh avocados imported from (b)(4)
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/ikal-llc-660717-08072023

MKK Imports - Torrance, CA
Did not develop an FSVP for any foods that are imported, including:
Orange Fruit Jelly imported from (b)(4), Fried Potato Chips imported from (b)(4), and Baked Wheat Cracker imported from (b)(4)
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/mkk-imports-660814-08282023