FDA EIR - Ferrara Candy Company - September 09, 2020

A routine FDA surveillance inspection of Ferrara Candy Company, located at 3000 Washington Blvd, Bellwood, IL, was conducted on July 9, 2020. The company functions as a manufacturer and importer of various candy products, including "gummi-type" varieties. The inspection aimed to evaluate the facility's compliance with food safety regulations, operating under an FDA contract and adhering to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) guidelines.

The review encompassed the firm's comprehensive Food Safety Plan, Preventative Controls, and Good Manufacturing Practices. The facility demonstrated a robust hazard analysis covering biological, chemical (including allergen management with supplier Certificates of Analysis), and physical hazards (such as metal detection). Environmental monitoring and sanitation records were available, and established recall procedures, including successful mock recalls, were in place. Inspectors noted no evidence of pest activity.

The inspection concluded with a "No Action Indicated" (NAI) classification, signifying that no objectionable conditions or regulatory violations were identified. Consequently, no FDA Form 483, detailing inspectional observations, was issued. While a consumer complaint regarding the interpretation of "gluten-free" labeling was noted, it did not lead to any findings of non-compliance during the inspection. As a result, no specific regulatory actions or corrective measures are required from Ferrara Candy Company based on this report.