FDA WARNING_LETTER - THE WILATTA GROUP INC - March 18, 2026

On April 8, 2026, the FDA issued a warning letter to The Wilatta Group Inc., located in Burke, Virginia, following an inspection conducted between March 10 and March 18, 2026. This evaluation was part of a series of inspections dating back to 2019, intended to determine the company"s compliance with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The primary violation identified was the company"s failure to develop, maintain, and follow a safety verification program for its imported products. Specifically, the FDA noted that The Wilatta Group Inc. did not have the required documentation or safety protocols for several imported items, including melon seeds, condensed milk powder, and chocolate spread. Under federal regulations, U.S. importers are responsible for performing risk-based activities to ensure their foreign suppliers meet equivalent U.S. food safety standards. The FDA expressed concern that the company had not yet responded to initial observations provided during the inspection. Failure to correct these issues may lead to the FDA refusing entry of the company"s products into the United States or placing them on an import alert list, which allows for detention without physical examination. The company is required to provide a written response within 15 working days detailing its corrective actions and providing documentation that it has implemented the necessary verification programs.