John J. McClelland
CEO
Liberty Fruit Co. Inc. DBA Carol’s Cuts
1247 Argentine Blvd.
Kansas City , KS 66105
United StatesFEI 3007319245Issued Mar 24, 2023Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West II
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Violations1
Issue DateMar 24, 2023
Product TypeFood & Beverages
StatusOpen
Letter Details
Firm
Liberty Fruit Co. Inc. DBA Carol’s Cuts
Location
John J. McClelland
CEO
Liberty Fruit Co. Inc. DBA Carol’s Cuts
1247 Argentine Blvd.
Kansas City , KS 66105
United States
FEI Number
3007319245
Country
United States
Issue Date
March 24, 2023
Issuing Office
Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West II
Product Type
Food & Beverages
Status
Open
Summary
Liberty Fruit Co. Inc. DBA Carol's Cuts manufactured 100% juices under insanitary conditions without adequate Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) controls, violating 21 CFR Part 120. The company failed to validate its HACCP plan when it made formulation changes to three juice products (Tangy Turmeric, Smooth Avocado, and others) in December 2021, leaving it unclear whether the High Pressure Processing critical limits could achieve the required 5-log pathogen reduction. This validation failure rendered the juice products adulterated and potentially injurious to health. The FDA inspection was conducted between November 7 and December 2, 2022 at the facility in Kansas City, Kansas.
Liberty Fruit Co. Inc. DBA Carol’s Cuts FDA Warning Letter, March 24, 2023