FDA WARNING_LETTER - LSG Sky Chefs, Inc. - March 03, 2014

The FDA conducted an inspection of an airline catering facility at 2358 South 154th Street, Seattle, Washington, on February 26, 28, and March 3, 2014. The inspection found that on-board meals provided to commercial airline customers were misbranded under section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) and 21 CFR Part 101.

Key violations include: 1. **Failure to declare major food allergens:** Products like the Roast Beef and Cheddar Baguette sandwich, CHZ Fruit Plate, Fruit and Cheese Plate, Roast Beef on Spiral Rye sandwich, and Artisan Fruit and Cheese meal failed to declare allergens such as wheat, milk, and egg, as required by section 403(w) of the Act. The use of "Dairy" for milk and providing allergen information only on the boarding bill were deemed inadequate. 2. **Incomplete ingredient lists:** Labels failed to bear a complete list of all ingredients and sub-ingredients by common or usual name, as required by section 403(i)(2) of the Act and 21 CFR 101.4. Examples include the Roast Beef on Spiral Rye sandwich and Artisan Fruit and Cheese meal having no ingredient declarations, and other products failing to list sub-ingredients for multi-component items like Asiago baguette, cheeses, and sauces.