FDA 483 - Horizon Air/Alaska Airlines-SBA - June 25, 2025

An FDA inspection of Alaska Airlines / Horizon Air in Santa Barbara, CA, identified a critical food safety violation related to temperature control. Perishable food items, including salads and fruit platters, were found to be stored at temperatures above the required 50 degrees Fahrenheit during a flight inspection. This issue was attributed to melted ice in storage carts, indicating a failure to maintain proper cold holding conditions.