Mutual Trading Company Inc. – FDA 483, May 22, 2023

Mutual Trading Company Inc. in El Monte, CA, was inspected regarding its Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). The inspection revealed significant deficiencies, including a failure to develop an FSVP for some imported foods, an inadequate hazard analysis, and a lack of documented reevaluation of foreign supplier performance and verification activity frequencies. These issues indicate a failure to ensure the safety and compliance of imported food products.