FDA 483 - Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc - January 22, 2025

An FDA inspection of Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc in Oakland, MS, revealed issues with equipment maintenance. Specifically, processing equipment was found with chips, dents, pits, cracks, and corrosion, indicating it was not adequately designed or maintained to prevent contamination of food products. This could lead to the buildup of bacteria and food particles, posing a risk to product safety.