Petruzzi Pizza Mfg Inc – FDA Warning Letter, May 24, 2012

On August 13, 2012, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Petruzzi Pizza Mfg, Inc. following an inspection from May 22-24, 2012. The inspection revealed significant deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations (21 CFR Part 110) and food labeling regulations (21 CFR Part 101), rendering their food products adulterated and misbranded.

cGMP violations included: 1. **Inadequate employee training:** Employees reused soiled towels and knives, and handled food without washing hands or changing contaminated gloves. 2. **Improper equipment maintenance:** Conveyor systems, baking pans, and water supply lines were heavily soiled with residue and not adequately cleaned. 3. **Unacceptable food contact surfaces:** A cardboard and tape-covered ramp was used as a food contact surface. 4. **Poor hygiene practices:** Employees handled product without washing hands or changing gloves after touching the floor. 5. **Contaminated air-blowing equipment:** Cooling fans above conveyor systems were soiled with debris. 6. **Contaminated plumbing:** The ice machine's water supply line was soiled, and the ice was used as an ingredient.

Labeling violations included: 1. **Undeclared major food allergens:** Products like Sicilian Pizza Crust and Deli Style Pizza failed to declare wheat and milk allergens. 2. **