FDA WARNING_LETTER - Dabruzzi's Italian Foods, Inc. - August 05, 2008

An FDA inspection of Dabruzzi's Italian Foods, Inc. on July 22 and August 5, 2008, revealed multiple misbranding violations for their pasta, sauce, and garlic bread products.

Key violations include: 1. **Undeclared Major Food Allergens:** Manicotti and Ravioli and Cheese products failed to declare wheat, and Italian Garlic Butter Bread failed to declare milk, violating Section 403(w) of the Act. 2. **Missing Sub-Ingredients:** Manicotti, White Sauce, and Red Sauce products failed to list all sub-ingredients of standardized foods like parmesan and romano cheese, violating Section 403(i)(2) and 21 CFR 101.4(b)(2). 3. **Nutrition Information Deficiencies:** Ravioli and Cheese, Italian Garlic Butter Bread, White Sauce, Red Sauce, and Manicotti products had various nutrition labeling errors, including failure to declare trans fat, saturated fat, dietary fiber, sugars, and required vitamins/minerals. Serving sizes were incorrect or missing, and Nutrition Facts panels did not meet rounding and formatting requirements, violating Section 403(q) and 21 CFR 101.9. 4. **Missing Net Quantity Statement:** Manicotti and Ravioli and Cheese products lacked an accurate statement of net quantity, violating Section 403(e