FDA WARNING_LETTER - IJAJ Group Inc DBA Sanz Wholesale Foods - May 15, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to IJAJ Group Inc, doing business as Sanz Wholesale Foods, following an inspection on May 15, 2026, at their North Hollywood, California facility. The inspection evaluated the company’s compliance with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requirements established under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The primary violation identified was the company’s failure to develop and maintain an FSVP for the food products they import, including cookies and other food items. Although Sanz Wholesale Foods claimed they qualify for modified requirements as a "very small importer," they failed to provide the necessary documentation to support this status or prove they were meeting the simplified obligations. Specifically, the company did not obtain required written assurances from foreign suppliers to confirm that their food production meets U.S. safety standards. While the company responded to initial observations in May 2026, the FDA determined the response was insufficient because it lacked supporting evidence of corrective actions. Sanz Wholesale Foods must provide a written response within 15 working days outlining the specific steps taken to correct these violations. This response should include documentation such as completed FSVP records and proof of supplier compliance. Failure to address these issues promptly may result in the FDA refusing entry of the company’s imported products into the United States or placing them on a detention list without physical examination.