UNION TRADE INC – FDA Warning Letter, Apr 7, 2026

Union Trade Inc., located in Orange, California, received an FDA warning letter on August 27, 2026, following inspections conducted on April 6 and 7, 2026. The inspection revealed significant violations of the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. These regulations require importers to perform risk-based activities to ensure that food imported into the United States meets federal safety standards. The FDA identified several major issues. First, the company failed to develop or follow an FSVP for several products, including crisp radishes and peanuts. Second, Union Trade did not document corrective actions after discovering safety risks; notably, imported dried mushrooms were found to contain undeclared sulfites, leading to two product recalls, yet the company provided no evidence of how they addressed this with the supplier. Third, the company did not perform necessary hazard analyses to identify potential food safety risks for their imports. Finally, they lacked established procedures for verifying that their foreign suppliers were following appropriate safety protocols. While the company initially responded to the inspection findings with a plan to update their procedures, the FDA found the response inadequate because it lacked supporting documentation or proof of implementation. Union Trade Inc. must now provide a written response within 15 working days detailing their corrective actions with evidence, such as updated hazard analyses and verification records. Failure to address these violations may result in the FDA refusing entry of the company"s food products into the United States or placing them on an import alert.