Cho & So, Inc. – FDA Warning Letter, Nov 12, 2013

The FDA conducted an inspection of Cho & So, Incorporated DBA Oh Bok Bakery from October to November 2013, revealing serious violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (21 CFR Part 110) and misbranding under Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

The facility's food products were deemed adulterated due to insanitary conditions. Specific violations included: * **Pest Control:** Rodent excreta, uncovered rodent poison, sticky fly tapes over exposed food, improperly positioned mouse traps, and unsealed openings allowing pest entry. * **Sanitation & Maintenance:** Overgrown weeds and debris outside, old food residue on food-contact surfaces, use of non-food grade lubricants, inadequate cleaning and sanitizing procedures, improper drying of food-contact surfaces, rough welds on food-contact surfaces, plumbing issues (dead leg, lack of backflow protection), and unshielded lighting over exposed food. * **Hygiene:** Soiled handwashing sinks.

Additionally, Korean Cake and Roll Cake products were misbranded: * **Allergen Declaration:** Korean Cake failed to declare wheat, a major food allergen. * **Ingredient Declaration:** Both products failed to list sub-ingredients for multi-component ingredients like flour, baking powder, and cream filling. "Vegetable Oil" was declared without specifying its components. * **Nutrition Labeling:** Roll Cake lacked a nutrition