Adja Khady Food Distribution Inc – FDA Warning Letter, Aug 15, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Warning Letter to Adja Khady Food Distribution Inc. following an inspection on August 15, 2025, with reference to a prior inspection from July to August 2023. The New York-based company was found to be in significant non-compliance with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requirements.

Specifically, Adja Khady Food Distribution Inc. failed to develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP for foods imported into the United States, including products like Ginger Candy, Cereal, and Chocolate Spread. This violates section 805 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the implementing FSVP regulation in 21 CFR part 1, subpart L. These regulations mandate that importers perform risk-based activities to verify that foreign-produced human and/or animal foods meet applicable U.S. food safety standards.

The FDA requires Adja Khady Food Distribution Inc. to provide a written response within fifteen working days, detailing the specific corrective actions being taken to address these violations. The response must include supporting documentation, such as a copy of a developed FSVP and records demonstrating its implementation. Failure to adequately correct these issues may result in further regulatory actions, including the refusal of admission for imported foods.