FDA warns seafood firms about botulism controls and import violations

As part of its enforcement activities, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners generally have 15 working days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until companies have been given months or years to correct problems. Portions of the letters are commonly redacted from public view.

The FDA has issued warning letters to a Georgia seafood processor and a Massachusetts seafood importer after inspections found serious violations of seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements.