Delight Distribution Inc – FDA Warning Letter, Mar 26, 2026

The FDA issued a Warning Letter to Delight Distribution Inc., based in Trenton, New Jersey, following inspections conducted between March 20 and 26, 2026. This follow-up to a previous 2025 inspection revealed significant failures to comply with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) regulations under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The primary issue is that the company failed to develop and maintain a safety verification program for its imported foods, including chickpeas. Specifically, the company did not verify that imported low-acid canned foods were produced using safe thermal processing methods to control microbiological risks. Furthermore, while the company claimed to be a "very small importer," it failed to provide the required documentation or obtain written safety assurances from its foreign suppliers. Although the owner initially responded to the FDA’s observations, the agency found the response inadequate because it lacked evidence of actual corrective measures. Delight Distribution is required to submit a written response within 15 working days, detailing the specific steps taken to correct these violations and providing documentation of its verification programs. Continued non-compliance could lead to the FDA refusing entry of the company’s products into the United States or placing them on a detention list.