FDA 483 - Loving Pets Corp. - January 27, 2025

An FDA inspection of Loving Pets Corp. in Cranbury, NJ, a manufacturer of pet treats, revealed two repeat observations concerning significant deficiencies in their food safety program. The firm failed to implement validated preventive controls to minimize or prevent pathogens like Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli, and exhibited inadequate sanitation controls and environmental monitoring. Additionally, the inspection found that Loving Pets Corp. did not conduct appropriate supplier verification activities for raw ingredients, lacking proper microbiological analysis documentation and third-party audit reviews.