FDA 483 - Sun Sen Co., Inc. - April 11, 2022

An FDA inspection of Sun Sen Co., Inc. in Sacramento, CA, a grower of alfalfa and clover sprouts, revealed six significant food safety violations, many of which were repeat observations. The firm failed to implement written sampling plans for sprouts, conduct environmental Listeria testing, adequately clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces, maintain non-food-contact surfaces, ensure proper employee hygiene, and document sanitation activities. These issues collectively indicate a severe lack of control over potential contamination risks in sprout production.