BO WAH ENTERPRISES INC, – FDA Warning Letter, Jul 1, 2026

Bo Wah Enterprises Inc., located in Honolulu, Hawaii, received an FDA Warning Letter following inspections conducted between June 24 and July 1, 2026. The inspection revealed significant violations of the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requirements established under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The company failed to develop and maintain an FSVP for several imported products, including Chinese Yam (Huai Shan), Golden Mushrooms, and Sesame Paste. A major concern was the lack of documentation verifying that imported low-acid canned foods were produced using mandatory safety processes for thermal sterilization. Although the company indicated they were working on these programs and planning employee training, the FDA noted they provided no evidence of completed corrective actions. The agency warned that continued non-compliance could result in the refusal of their food imports into the United States or the placement of their products on a detention list. Bo Wah Enterprises is required to submit a written response within 15 working days detailing their specific corrections and providing supporting documentation, such as completed FSVP records, to demonstrate they have met federal food safety oversight standards.