Omar A. Ibarra
President
Mexpobaja Corporation
313 Franklin St.
Oakland , CA 94607-3822
United StatesFEI 3011181734Issued Jan 23, 2024Division of West Coast Imports
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Violations4
Issue DateJan 23, 2024
Product TypeOther
StatusOpen
Letter Details
Firm
Mexpobaja Corporation
Location
Omar A. Ibarra
President
Mexpobaja Corporation
313 Franklin St.
Oakland , CA 94607-3822
United States
FEI Number
3011181734
Country
United States
Issue Date
January 23, 2024
Issuing Office
Division of West Coast Imports
Product Type
Other
Status
Open
Summary
Mexpobaja Corporation, a food and beverage importer based in Oakland, California, failed to develop, maintain, and follow a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) as required by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and implementing regulations. During inspections conducted between July 2021 and August 2023, the FDA found that the company did not establish an FSVP for any of its foods imported from foreign suppliers, including pitahaya (dragonfruit). The company also failed to respond to an FDA Form 483a issued on August 31, 2023, documenting these significant FSVP compliance violations.
Mexpobaja Corporation FDA Warning Letter, January 23, 2024