FDA WARNING_LETTER - Punjab Trading, Inc. - February 25, 2011

The FDA inspected a food storage and processing facility at 104 NW 49th Street, Suite 102, Auburn, Washington, on February 15, 17, 22, 23, and 25, 2011. The inspection revealed serious violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations (21 CFR Part 110), rendering food adulterated under Section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the Act) due to insanitary conditions.

Specifically, sample #667729 of Red Split Lentils was found to contain bird excreta, causing it to be adulterated under Section 402(a)(3) of the Act. Key violations included: 1. **Failure to exclude pests (21 CFR 110.35(c))**: Live birds were observed on and above stored food and pallets. Bird excreta and stains were found on various packaged food products (Urid Gota, black pepper, chickpeas, cumin seed, Papdi Chat Indian snacks) and on floors and pallet racks in both North and South warehouses. Rodent excreta pellets were also found in the North warehouse. 2. **Inadequate pest protection (21 CFR 110.20(b)(7))**: Roll-up doors for both warehouses were intermittently left open, allowing birds to enter