FDA WARNING_LETTER - B&P Mutual Corp - June 03, 2026

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an amended warning letter to B&P Mutual Corp following an inspection conducted from May 21 through June 3, 2026, at its facility in Hayward, California. The inspection assessed the company"s compliance with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) regulations mandated by Section 805 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. These regulations require importers to verify that the food they bring into the United States is produced in accordance with domestic safety standards. The FDA"s primary finding was that B&P Mutual Corp failed to develop or maintain an FSVP for several imported products, specifically syrup, molasses, and non-chocolate candy. Although the company submitted a response in June 2026 addressing other products, such as soybean paste and noodle soup, they failed to provide documentation proving that they had established safety verification programs for the syrup and candy products in question. Consequently, the FDA has categorized these omissions as significant violations of federal law. To address these concerns, the company must provide a written response within 15 working days detailing their corrective actions and providing supporting documentation, such as copies of the newly established FSVPs. Failure to comply may result in the FDA refusing entry of the company"s products at the border or placing them on a detention list without physical examination.