FDA WARNING_LETTER - Tomaso's Specialty Foods - December 03, 2010

On December 2 and 3, 2010, the FDA inspected Tomaso’s Specialty Foods in Blue Lake, CA, and reviewed product labels. The FDA determined that Tomaso’s brand products are misbranded under section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 343] and 21 CFR Part 101.

Violations include: - **Food Allergens:** Tomaso’s Classic Caesar Dressing fails to declare major food allergens (egg, milk, fish, soy) as required by section 403(w) of the Act. - **Ingredient Statements:** Classic Caesar Dressing and Black Olive Fresh Basil Garlic Pasta Sauce are misbranded under section 403(i)(2) of the Act because labels fail to list all required sub-ingredients for multi-component ingredients (e.g., mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, kalamata olives, capers) in accordance with 21 CFR 101.4(a)(1) and 101.4(b)(2). Additionally, Classic Caesar Dressing fails to list Worchester sauce and its sub-ingredients, and Black Olive Fresh Basil Garlic Pasta Sauce fails to list tomato paste, red chili flakes, water, and vinegar. - **Nutrition Facts Information:** Classic Caesar Dressing and Pasta Sauce Black Olive Fresh Basil Garlic are