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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.