FDA 483 - Trio Community Meals, LLC - November 13, 2025

Between November 10 and November 13, 2025, the FDA inspected the Trio Community Meals, LLC manufacturing facility in New Haven, Connecticut. The inspection, issued to General Manager Timothy P. Gura, identified several critical food safety and sanitation failures that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. A primary concern was the company's failure to follow its own safety protocols; tuna salad was stored in coolers that exceeded temperature limits multiple times without the required corrective actions being taken. Additionally, the facility's food safety management plan was missing essential controls to prevent metal contamination and ensure accurate allergen labeling. Several of these issues, including inadequate cooking temperatures to kill harmful bacteria, were noted as repeat violations from a 2022 inspection. Sanitation practices were also found to be insufficient. Inspectors discovered rodent droppings in the warehouse near packaged utensils and equipment, despite company records claiming pest control was satisfactory. Physical maintenance issues were also documented, such as pooling water on damaged floors and gaps in exterior doors that could allow pests to enter the building. While this report is not a final legal determination, Trio Community Meals is required to respond to the FDA with a detailed plan of corrective actions. The company must demonstrate how it will resolve these safety hazards and improve its facility maintenance to comply with federal manufacturing standards.