Purfoods, LLC DBA Mom"s Meals – FDA 483, Jul 15, 2025

An FDA inspection of Purfoods, LLC, operating as Mom's Meals, a refrigerated warehouse of packaged prepared meals located in Columbia, SC, was conducted from July 13 to July 15, 2025. The inspection resulted in a Form FDA 483, detailing observations related to the firm's operations. The primary observation noted that Purfoods, LLC did not adequately implement temperature controls and corrective actions for foods requiring temperature control for safety. Specifically, the facility's continuous monitoring system recorded cooler temperatures exceeding safe thresholds multiple times on June 25 and 26, 2025. Temperatures, which should remain below 40.46°F, rose significantly, reaching up to 50.9°F for several hours. While an employee reportedly investigated the incident, management confirmed there was no written documentation of the investigation or the corrective actions taken. This lack of formal record-keeping for critical food safety events, despite photographic evidence, was cited as a deficiency. These observations highlight the need for robust environmental controls and meticulous documentation practices to ensure product integrity and public health, aligning with federal food safety regulations. Purfoods, LLC is expected to promptly address these findings to demonstrate compliance with established food safety standards, particularly concerning temperature monitoring and the proper recording of all corrective measures.