FDA 483 - Heritage Int'l (USA) Inc. - February 02, 2024

Heritage Int'l (USA) Inc. in Compton, CA, was inspected by the FDA from January 30 to February 2, 2024, revealing multiple significant deficiencies. Observations included the presence of extraneous blue material in ready-to-eat nuts, unsanitary plant conditions with grease accumulation, and inadequate personnel practices regarding hygiene and equipment handling. Additionally, equipment and utensils were found to be poorly designed, hindering proper cleaning and posing a contamination risk to food.