The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to Waves and Wine Inc., a Mendota, California-based pet food manufacturer, following the discovery of critical food safety violations during an inspection. The violations included deficiencies in preventive controls, supplier verification, product testing, and sanitation practices.
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Additionally, the FDA identified the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in two of the company’s raw pet food products. This contamination poses a potential health risk, particularly to individuals who handle the products or come in contact with contaminated surfaces, with those at higher risk for severe listeriosis being especially vulnerable.
The FDA typically provides businesses with a 15-day timeframe to respond to warning letters, which are part of the agency's enforcement actions. These warnings may not be publicly posted until weeks or months after they are issued, and portions of the letters may be redacted.