FDA WARNING_LETTER - PRIDA IMPORT & EXPORT LLC - March 19, 2026

On April 10, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Prida Import & Export LLC, a Doral, Florida-based company, following an inspection conducted from March 13 to March 19, 2026. This review, which followed previous inspections in 2021 and 2022, was intended to verify the company"s compliance with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) regulations under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The primary violation identified was the company’s total failure to develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP for several of its imported products. Specifically, the FDA found that Prida Import & Export LLC lacked the required safety verification programs for items including La Campestre and La Campina powdered milk, cilantro sauce, and chocolate cream spread candy. Because these programs are essential for ensuring that foreign food suppliers meet U.S. safety standards, the company"s inaction constitutes a significant regulatory breach. The FDA noted that the company had not yet responded to the formal observations issued at the close of the inspection. To address these concerns, the company is required to submit a written response within 15 working days. This response must detail the specific corrective actions taken, provide documentation of the newly implemented verification programs, and include a timeline for any remaining updates. Failure to comply may result in the FDA refusing entry of the company’s products into the United States or placing them on an import detention list.