MESQUITE GOURMET LLC – FDA Warning Letter, May 15, 2026

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Warning Letter to Mesquite Gourmet LLC, based in San Antonio, Texas, following a series of inspections, the most recent of which occurred between May 4 and May 15, 2026. The inspections were conducted to evaluate the company"s adherence to the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requirements established under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The FDA found that the company failed to develop and implement the necessary safety verification programs for several imported products, including fresh Anaheim, habanero, and jalapeno peppers. Although Mesquite Gourmet LLC requested a six-month extension and provided some documentation, the FDA noted that the submission failed to clarify how the company would meet its regulatory obligations. As an importer of produce, the firm is responsible for ensuring its foreign suppliers maintain safety standards equivalent to U.S. requirements. The FDA has mandated that the company provide a written response within 15 working days outlining corrective measures. Failure to rectify these violations may lead to administrative actions, such as the refusal of imported food entries or the placement of products on import detention.