Peakopia Produce – FDA Warning Letter, Mar 5, 2026

The FDA issued a warning letter to Peakopia Produce following inspections conducted between April 23, 2026, and March 5, 2026, at their Houston, Texas facility. These inspections were performed to assess compliance with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requirements established under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The findings indicated that the company failed to meet the regulatory standards necessary to ensure that imported food is produced in a manner consistent with U.S. safety protocols.

The primary violation was the company’s failure to develop and maintain an FSVP for several imported products, including strawberries, nopal cactus, and prickly pears. Additionally, the FDA noted that Peakopia Produce did not adequately verify that its suppliers of "covered produce"—such as green beans and broccoli—met the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule. A significant administrative issue was the misidentification of packinghouses as the primary foreign suppliers rather than the actual growers or processors. Furthermore, the company failed to provide required English translations for its records.

Peakopia Produce is required to submit a written response within 15 working days outlining the corrective actions taken to address these violations. This response must include documentation of newly established verification programs and evidence of their implementation. Failure to resolve these issues may result in the FDA refusing entry of the company’s imported products or placing them on detention without physical examination.