FDA 483 - Lijiang Zhongyuan Green Foods Co., Ltd - April 17, 2024

An FDA inspection of Lijiang Zhongyuan Green Foods Co., Ltd. in Lijiang, China, revealed severe deficiencies in the production of low-acid canned truffles. The firm failed to establish scheduled processes, maintain adequate production records, and ensure proper functioning and calibration of critical processing equipment. These issues indicate a significant lack of control over thermal processing, posing potential food safety risks.