Chassy Bagels, Inc. DBA House of Bagels – FDA Warning Letter, Feb 16, 2012

On September 7, 2012, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Chassy Bagels, Inc. dba House of Bagels, Inc. following an inspection from February 2-16, 2012. The inspection revealed significant violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations (21 CFR Part 110), causing their food products to be adulterated under section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) due to insanitary conditions.

Specific CGMP violations included: 1. Failure to adequately clean and sanitize bagel processing equipment and utensils (21 CFR 110.35(d)(5)). Dough residue was observed on food contact surfaces after cleaning, and plastic crates for ready-to-eat bagels were only cleaned weekly. 2. Failure to use adequately cleanable and properly maintained equipment (21 CFR 110.40(a)). Uncooked bagels were stored on splintered wooden boards.

Additionally, a review of labeling found significant violations of food labeling regulations (21 CFR Part 101), causing retail-packaged bagels to be misbranded under section 403 of the Act. Key misbranding violations included: 1. Failure to declare major food allergens (wheat, egg) on bulk, ready-to-eat bagels (section 403(w)