FDA EIR - Bravo Packing, Inc. - March 16, 2010

An FDA surveillance inspection of Bravo Packing, Inc., a manufacturer of animal feed and pet food in Carneys Point, NJ, was conducted on March 16, 2010. The inspection, carried out under the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Inspection Program and Ruminant Feed Ban Rule, aimed to ensure compliance with regulations concerning prohibited substances in animal feed, referencing Guidance for Industry #195. The inspection revealed no major deficiencies, and no FDA Form 483 was issued. Bravo Packing, Inc. manufactures raw and cooked meat products for animal consumption, distributing to zoos, wildlife refuges, and pet stores. The company had previously implemented consistent manufacturing codes and now holds product retain samples. They also demonstrated proper control of animal proteins prohibited in ruminant feeds by labeling containers and appropriately discarding bovine brain and spinal cord tissue. During the inspection closeout, management agreed to two voluntary actions: establishing a formal written recall procedure and maintaining a copy of their written agreement with their renderer, detailing procedures for handling Cattle Materials Prohibited in Animal Feed (CMPAF) in accordance with regulatory guidelines.