FDA Issues Warning Letters to Importers for Issues with FSVP

FDA issued a Warning Letter to four food importers for FSVP failures. Importers of food must comply with FSVP requirements.

Great One Trading Inc., Brooklyn, NY
MARCS-CMS 728716 — April 24, 2026
Did not develop an FSVP for any of the foods imported, including each of the following foods:
Fresh Soy Chip imported from (b)(4) located in (b)(4).
White Lotus Seed Paste w/Yolks Mooncake imported from (b)(4), located in (b)(4).
Sesame Tapioca Cracker imported from (b)(4), located in (b)(4).
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/great-one-trading-inc-728716-04242026

Sahara Enterprise Inc. Philadelphia, PA
Did not develop an FSVP for any of the foods imported, including each of the following foods:
1. DRY DOUGH MIX (phyllo dough) imported from (b)(4), located in (b)(4).
2. CANDY (Turkish delight) imported from (b)(4), located in (b)(4).
3. BAKLAVA imported from (b)(4) located in (b)(4).
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/sahara-enterprise-inc-728927-04292026

Baja Fresko Distributors Inc.Norco, CA 92860
MARCS-CMS 725781 — March 27, 2026
Did not develop an FSVP for any of the foods Imported, including each of the following foods:
(b)(4) Squash, imported from, (b)(4), located in (b)(4)
Cucumbers, imported from, (b)(4), located in (b)(4)
Husk Tomatoes imported from, (b)(4), located in (b)(4)
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/baja-fresko-distributors-inc-725781-03272026

JMT Inter LLC Middletown, DE
MARCS-CMS 718661 — February 19, 2026

From the report:  "During our inspection, you indicated you choose to comply with the requirements for very small importers and may meet the definition of a “very small importer” under 21 CFR 1.500. If you choose to comply with the modified requirements in 21 CFR 1.512, you must document that you meet the definition of a very small importer as required per 21 CFR 1.512(b)(1)(i). You are also still required to comply with the requirements in sections 1.502, 1.503, and 1.509. However, you are not required to comply with the requirements in sections 1.504 through 1.508 or 1.510. In addition, for each food you import, you must obtain written assurance, before importing the food and at least every two years thereafter, that your foreign supplier is producing the food in compliance with processes and procedures that provide at least the same level of public health protection as those required under section 418 or 419 of the FD&C Act, if either is applicable, and the implementing regulations, and is producing the food in compliance with sections 402 and 403(w) (if applicable) of the FD&C Act (see 21 CFR 1.512(b)(3)(i))."
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/jmt-inter-llc-718661-02192026