FDA WARNING_LETTER - Delucas Bakery Corp - April 03, 2025

Delucas Bakery Corp, located in Riverside, New Jersey, received an FDA warning letter following an inspection conducted from March 25 through April 3, 2025. This inspection identified serious violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, specifically concerning safety protocols and food labeling requirements. The bakery was found to be operating without a formal food safety plan or hazard analysis, which is required to manage risks such as allergens, environmental pathogens, and toxins in raw ingredients. Specific safety concerns included the use of the same conveyor belt for both raw dough and finished baked goods without cleaning, as well as the presence of rodent droppings near flour storage areas. Additionally, the bakery"s products were labeled improperly; several items failed to declare major allergens like wheat, milk, soy, and sesame, and lacked essential information such as ingredient lists, manufacturer details, and net weight. Because of these conditions, the FDA classified the products as adulterated and misbranded. Delucas Bakery Corp is required to respond to the FDA within 15 working days, detailing the specific corrective actions taken to address these violations and providing documentation of the new safety and labeling procedures implemented to prevent recurrence.