FDA WARNING_LETTER - Sunrise Noodle Corp. - September 25, 2015

On December 11, 2015, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Sunrise Noodle Corporation following an inspection of their Chesapeake, VA facility from September 22-25, 2015. The inspection revealed significant violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (21 CFR 110), rendering the firm's noodle products adulterated under 21 U.S.C. § 342(a)(4) due to insanitary conditions.

Key violations included: 1. **Pest Control (21 CFR 110.20(b)(7)):** Numerous rodent excreta pellets, a dead rat, and a 3-4 inch hole in the warehouse roll-up door were observed. This was a repeat observation from a July 2015 Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) inspection. 2. **Cleaning and Sanitizing (21 CFR 110.35(a)):** Dried food residue on equipment (mixer, cutter, noodle press), mildew and flaking paint on walls/ceiling in the drying room, and apparent mildew/filth on drying racks and PVC pipes were found. Spider webs were also present. 3. **Protection Against Contamination (21 CFR 110.20(b)(6)):** Dust and dirt were observed on floor and ceiling fans blowing air onto food products, a