# FDA WARNING_LETTER - International Specialty Supply Holding, Inc. - February 28, 2012

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> FDA WARNING_LETTER for International Specialty Supply Holding, Inc. on February 28, 2012. Product: Food. Access full analysis and detailed observations.

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## Details

- Record Type: WARNING_LETTER
- Company Name: International Specialty Supply Holding, Inc.
- Inspection Date: 2012-02-28
- Product Type: Food
- Office Name: New Orleans District Office
- Summary: An FDA inspection of International Specialty Supply Holding, Inc.'s sprout growing facility in Cookeville, Tennessee, from February 8-28, 2012, revealed insanitary conditions causing fresh cut products to be adulterated under Section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Violations included:
1.  **Condensation and Water Issues:** Condensation dripped from walls/ceilings in multiple areas, including where sprouts were stored, with water pooling and mold accumulating in the Seed Receiving Room.
2.  **Pest Control Deficiencies (21 CFR 110.35(c)):** An open culvert to the exterior, live and dead cockroaches, crickets, spiders, and termite trails were observed in various processing and storage areas.
3.  **Inadequate Sanitary Facilities (21 CFR 110.37):** The men's restroom opened directly into the processing area, lacked a self-closing door, and was visually dirty.
4.  **Insanitary Surfaces:** Product buildup on the de-hulling machine/wash tank and thick dust on pipes/ceilings above food packaging and processing areas.
5.  **Contamination Risks:** Openings in ceilings, corroded fans directly over product, flaking paint on walls near uncovered sprouts, and dust on walls/ceilings/seed coverings in storage warehouses.

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