FDA 483 - Flowers Baking Co. of Tucker, LLC - November 21, 2025

From November 17 to November 21, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection of Flowers Baking Co. of Tucker, LLC in Tucker, Georgia. The inspection revealed three primary areas of concern regarding food safety and facility maintenance. First, the firm's supply-chain program failed to ensure that raw ingredients, such as flour and butter, were free from hazardous contaminants like toxins, pesticides, and heavy metals. Although the company identified these risks, it lacked the necessary verification and control procedures to guarantee ingredient safety. Second, the facility's physical infrastructure was poorly maintained, featuring cracked and missing floor tiles in production areas. These defects occurred in zones where Listeria had previously been detected, posing a sanitation risk as the damaged floors are difficult to effectively clean and disinfect. Third, the facility struggled with pest control, as internal records showed persistent rodent and insect activity throughout the warehouse and production areas over a six-month period. These observations were recorded under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to identify conditions that could lead to food contamination. While the report does not represent a final agency determination, the company is expected to respond to the FDA with corrective actions. This involves addressing the deficiencies in their supplier verification processes, repairing facility flooring, and implementing more effective pest management strategies to ensure a safe manufacturing environment.