Hindy Import Inc. – FDA Warning Letter, May 7, 2019

On January 9, 2020, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Mr. Hindy following Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) inspections on December 10, 2018, and May 7, 2019, at 1246 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA. The inspections aimed to assess compliance with Section 805 of the FD&C Act and 21 CFR Part 1 Subpart L, which mandates importers perform risk-based activities to verify imported food meets U.S. safety standards.

The firm was found to be non-compliant, specifically lacking FSVPs for dry food products including red lentils, bulgur coarse with vermicelli noodles, and vermicelli noodles imported from Bashan Tarimsal Urun Paz San Ve Dis Tic A.S., Turkey, and white quinoa imported from (b)(4). This deficiency was consistent across both inspections.

Despite acknowledging a follow-up meeting on June 13, 2019, where the firm stated intent to seek a consultant, and a September 9, 2019, email with a service estimate, no supporting documentation of FSVP compliance was provided.

The FDA warned that failure to promptly correct these significant violations could lead to further action, including refusal of admission for the implicated products under Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act and potential detention without physical