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Del Valle Import & Export 3, Inc. DBA El Progreso Imports Vernon, CA
An import company in California is on notice from the FDA for not having FSVPs for a number of imported food products.
In a July 18, 2023, warning letter, the FDA described a Feb. 22-28, 2022, Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) inspection of Del Valle Import & Export 3, Inc. dba El Progreso Imports in Vernon, CA.
The FDA also conducted inspections from Sept. 7-13, 2022, Feb. 4 through March 5, 2021, and Feb. 6-12, 2019. These inspections were conducted to determine compliance with the requirements of section 805 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the FSVP implementing regulation.
The FDA’s most recent inspection revealed that the firm was not in compliance with FSVP regulations and resulted in the issuance of an FDA Form 483a. The significant violations are as follows:
The full warning letter can be viewed here.
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