FDA 483 - MIN JIANG FOOD STORE INC DBA KOI KOI TRADING - June 24, 2025

Between June 10 and June 24, 2025, the FDA inspected the Commerce, California facility of Min Jiang Food Store Inc (doing business as Koi Koi Trading), a processor of fresh salmon and seafood. The resulting Form 483 identifies several critical safety and sanitation violations under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Major concerns focused on poor sanitation and cross-contamination risks. Inspectors observed organic buildup and rust on knives and sharpening tools used for raw fish. Employees were seen handling waste containers and picking up dropped equipment without washing hands or changing gloves before returning to food processing. Furthermore, the facility failed to maintain clean curtains, doors, and water nozzles, and was seen storing food packaging in areas where it could be contaminated by floor spray.

Procedural failures were also prominent. The firm lacked a required food safety plan (HACCP) to control histamine hazards in refrigerated tuna and failed to implement allergen labeling checks. Additionally, the company did not verify that imported seafood from certain international suppliers met U.S. safety standards. Finally, temperature monitoring was deemed unreliable due to improperly calibrated thermometers and incorrect temperature-taking techniques.

While these observations do not represent a final agency determination, the company is required to address these deficiencies. Min Jiang Food Store Inc should implement corrective actions and provide a formal response to the FDA detailing the steps taken to bring the facility into compliance with seafood safety regulations.