FDA WARNING_LETTER - New Century Foods Corp. - February 04, 2011

The FDA issued a Warning Letter to New Century Foods Corp. (t/a Diet To Go) following an inspection from January-February 2011 at their Lorton, VA facility, which manufactures and distributes ready-to-eat diet meal products. The letter identifies multiple misbranding violations under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and 21 CFR Part 101, primarily concerning the Diet to Go Tuna Meltovers and New Century Foods Wahoo Fish Burger products. Key violations include the failure to declare all major food allergens (e.g., fish, milk, wheat, soy) on product labels as required by section 403(w) of the Act. The products also lacked a nutrition facts panel, despite bearing nutrient content claims like "low fat," and the nutritional information provided on the firm's website was not compliant with 21 CFR 101.9, missing critical details such as calories from fat, trans fat, and %Daily Values. Further deficiencies involved the absence of the manufacturer's name and place of business (21 CFR 101.5), inaccurate net quantity of contents (21 CFR 101.105), and the failure to declare all ingredients for the Tuna Meltover product (21 CFR 101.4(b)(2)). Additionally, labels failed to declare serving size and number of servings per container (21 CFR 101.9(b)), and preservatives were improperly grouped in the ingredient statement for the Wahoo Fish Burger. New Century Foods Corp. is required to take prompt action to correct these labeling deficiencies and respond within fifteen working days, detailing corrective measures and providing supporting documentation like new labels. Failure to comply may lead to regulatory actions, including product seizure or injunction.