FDA WARNING_LETTER - Aladin Sweets & Market, Inc. - June 18, 2012

An FDA inspection of Aladin Sweets & Market, Inc., a seafood importer in Los Angeles, CA, conducted from June 8-18, 2012, revealed serious violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation, 21 CFR Part 123, specifically 21 CFR 123.12. The firm's rohu, ayer, and mrigal fishery products are deemed adulterated under Section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act due to insanitary conditions. Key violations include the failure to implement an affirmative step for imported fishery products (21 CFR 123.12(a)(2)(ii)) and the absence of product specifications for these imports (21 CFR 123.12(a)(2)(i)). The FDA requires a written response within fifteen working days detailing specific corrective actions, including HACCP and importer verification records, and documentation of affirmative steps. Failure to correct these deficiencies may result in further action, such as refusal of admission for imported products under Section 801(a) of the Act, including detention without physical examination, product seizure, or injunction.