FDA 483 - ABJ Grocers LLC dba Subhlaxmi Grocers - January 18, 2022

Subhlaxmi Grocers in Houston, TX, was cited with 15 observations during an FDA inspection from December 2021 to January 2022 regarding its Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). The inspection revealed significant deficiencies, including a repeat observation for not developing an FSVP, failure to conduct hazard analyses, and lack of documentation for supplier verification activities for imported food products like Tumeric Powder and Cumin Coriander Powder. The findings indicate a systemic failure to comply with FSVP requirements.