HST Produce, Inc.

Warning LetterOpen

Mr. Hermilo Salazar Owner HST Produce, Inc. 4310 Oates Rd Houston , TX 77013-3336 United StatesFEI 3004303150Issued Nov 7, 2022Division of Southwest Imports

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Issue DateNov 7, 2022

Product TypeOther

StatusOpen

Letter Details

Firm: HST Produce, Inc.
Location: Mr. Hermilo Salazar Owner HST Produce, Inc. 4310 Oates Rd Houston , TX 77013-3336 United States
FEI Number: 3004303150
Country: United States
Issue Date: November 07, 2022
Issuing Office: Division of Southwest Imports
Product Type: Other
Status: Open

Summary

HST Produce, Inc., an importer of fresh produce, failed to develop, maintain, and follow a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) as required by federal law for imported foods including fresh prickly pear, fresh jalapeno peppers, and Peruano beans. The company did not comply with 21 CFR part 1, subpart L requirements, which mandate that importers perform risk-based activities to verify their imported foods meet U.S. food safety standards. The FDA issued a Form 483a at the close of inspection on July 7, 2022, but received no response from the company regarding these significant violations.

HST Produce, Inc. FDA Warning Letter, November 7, 2022