Rama Food Manufacturer Corp. – FDA Warning Letter, Feb 26, 2026

On September 22, 2026, the FDA issued a warning letter to Rama Food Manufacture Corp. following inspections of its two manufacturing facilities in Ontario, California, conducted between January 27 and February 26, 2026. The inspections focused on the production of ready-to-eat rice noodles and revealed significant violations of the Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation, part of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Consequently, the FDA deemed the company"s products adulterated because they were prepared under unsanitary conditions.

Major issues identified included the total absence of a written food safety plan at one facility and inadequate process controls at both locations. Investigators documented serious temperature and pH management failures, which increase the risk of growth for pathogens such as B. cereus and C. botulinum. Environmental testing also detected Listeria species on food-contact surfaces and in processing areas. Additionally, the FDA observed sanitation failures, including equipment being cleaned infrequently, condensation dripping directly onto exposed food, and active pest infestations involving cockroaches and other insects.

While the company has begun some corrective actions, the FDA found their initial responses insufficient to address all safety risks. Rama Food Manufacture Corp. must provide a written response within 15 working days detailing specific steps taken to correct these violations and prevent their recurrence. Continued non-compliance may result in legal action, such as product seizure or a court-ordered injunction.