FDA 483 - Fresh & Ready Foods LLC - March 04, 2026

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC, a manufacturer of ready-to-eat products in San Fernando, CA, was cited for failing to implement its sanitation preventive control and corrective action procedures. Inspectors observed apparent deli meat residue on a slicing machine used for RTE Swiss cheese, despite a pre-operational check documenting no deficiencies. This lapse indicates a potential risk for the introduction of bacterial pathogens like Listeria monocytogenes.