FDA EIR - Nestle Mexico, S.A. de C.V. - March 15, 2023

An FDA inspection of Nestle Mexico, S.A. de C.V. in Queretaro, Mexico, was conducted from March 13 to March 15, 2023. This comprehensive, routine inspection focused on the company's manufacturing of low-acid canned foods (LACF), acidified, and acid baby food products, primarily under the Gerber brand, for export to the United States. The inspection evaluated compliance with FDA Compliance Program 7303.040 for Preventive Controls and Sanitary Food Operations, and 7303.803A for Domestic Acidified and Low-Acid Canned Foods. Inspectors observed the manufacturing of an acid food product and reviewed records for an acidified food product. No LACF products were being manufactured during the inspection, but the process was verbally described and the facility toured. Critically, the inspection concluded without the issuance of a Form FDA 483, indicating no significant inspectional observations or violations. Furthermore, no discussion points were presented to management, suggesting a high level of compliance. The firm’s FDA registrations were current, and no samples were collected. Consequently, no specific regulatory actions were required from the company following this inspection.