Iberia Foods Company of New York, Inc – FDA Warning Letter, May 20, 2014

On May 13-20, 2014, the FDA inspected Iberia Foods Company of New York, Inc.'s food storage facility in Brooklyn, NY, and found serious Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) violations (21 CFR 110). These violations caused food to be adulterated under Section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act due to insanitary conditions and potential contamination.

Key violations included: 1. **Pest Exclusion Failure (21 CFR 110.35(c)):** Live and dead birds were observed, with bird excrement on packaging and products. Rodent activity was extensive, with excreta pellets and nesting material found throughout the facility, including on product bags. FDA sample analysis confirmed rodent contamination. The company's pest control and bird remediation plans were deemed insufficient as they did not address product disposition or fully prevent contamination. These were repeat violations. 2. **Inadequate Pest Protection (21 CFR 110.20(b)(7)):** Open windows and damaged grates leading outside were observed, allowing pest entry. This was also a repeat violation. 3. **Unsanitary Facility Maintenance (21 CFR 110.35(a)):** Spilled product, broken equipment, unidentifiable residue, and debris (broken ceiling tiles, glass) on canned goods were noted