FDA 483 - INTERFRESH, INC. - April 30, 2024

INTERFRESH, INC. in Orange, CA, received two observations during an inspection of its Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). The firm failed to document evaluations of foreign supplier performance and food risk, specifically concerning the Produce Safety Rule for imported Hass Avocados, with one observation being a repeat. Additionally, onsite audits of foreign suppliers did not adequately consider applicable food safety regulations, specifically 21 CFR Part 112.