FDA 483 - Hawa Corporation DBA Beef Jerky Factory - May 19, 2022

Hawa Corporation DBA Beef Jerky Factory in Colton, CA, a manufacturer of ready-to-eat pet jerky treats, was cited for two significant issues during an FDA inspection. The firm failed to adequately evaluate known or foreseeable hazards, specifically Salmonella, in its food safety plan for post-lethality processing steps. Additionally, the company did not properly document verification activities for its preventive controls, such as oven cooking time and temperature, and lacked records of quality control review.