Bedessee Imports, Inc – FDA 483, Sep 29, 2023

Bedessee Imports, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY, an importer, warehouse, and manufacturer of baked goods, seafood, and other food items, received a Form 483 with seven observations. The inspection revealed significant issues including inadequate hazard analyses, lack of written supply chain programs, absence of a HACCP plan for salted pollock, and failures in equipment calibration. Additionally, the firm exhibited poor sanitation practices, pest control deficiencies, and improper food storage conditions, with several issues being repeat observations from a previous inspection.