FDA 483 - Qingdao Healthy Care Foodstuff Co., Ltd. - December 28, 2023

An FDA inspection of Qingdao Healthy Care Foodstuff Co., Ltd., a pet food manufacturer, revealed significant deficiencies in their food safety system. The firm failed to implement, validate, and verify preventive controls for pathogenic bacteria in dog treats, leading to under-processed products being shipped to the USA. Additionally, the facility exhibited unsanitary conditions, including standing wastewater and improper equipment handling, indicating a severe lack of control over manufacturing processes.