Tijuana’s Produce Inc.

Warning LetterOpen

Argelia R. Castrellon President Tijuana’s Produce Inc. 3301 Fruitland Ave Vernon , CA 90058-3713 United StatesFEI 1000478065Issued Aug 24, 2023Division of West Coast Imports

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Violations3

Issue DateAug 24, 2023

Product TypeOther

StatusOpen

Letter Details

Firm: Tijuana’s Produce Inc.
Location: Argelia R. Castrellon President Tijuana’s Produce Inc. 3301 Fruitland Ave Vernon , CA 90058-3713 United States
FEI Number: 1000478065
Country: United States
Issue Date: August 24, 2023
Issuing Office: Division of West Coast Imports
Product Type: Other
Status: Open

Summary

Tijuana's Produce Inc., an importer of fresh produce including watermelons and cucumbers, failed to develop, maintain, and follow a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) as required under section 805 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and 21 CFR part 1, subpart L. During an FDA inspection conducted April 27–May 2, 2023, investigators found the company had not established an FSVP for foods imported from specified foreign suppliers, representing significant violations of food safety verification requirements. This warning was issued following multiple prior inspections dating back to 2018, indicating a pattern of non-compliance with FSVP regulations.

Tijuana’s Produce Inc. FDA Warning Letter, August 24, 2023