FDA 483 - Maliba African Market Corp - July 15, 2025

During an inspection on July 15, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cited Maliba African Market Corp, located in New York, NY, for significant non-compliance related to its imported food products. The inspection, which focused on the company's Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP), revealed that Maliba African Market Corp has failed to develop an FSVP. This critical omission means the company lacks a structured process to ensure that its foreign suppliers produce food in a manner that provides the same level of public health protection as required for foods produced domestically, and that the food is not adulterated or misbranded. This violation is particularly concerning as it is a repeat observation, having been previously identified during inspections on August 25, 2022, and July 2, 2021. The company's owner, Aminata Bagayoko - Doumbia, confirmed that no FSVP was in place for any foods imported between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. The FDA's observations are issued under Section 805 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. To address this, Maliba African Market Corp must establish and implement a comprehensive FSVP to comply with federal regulations and ensure the safety of its imported food supply.