FDA 483 - Dole Packaged Foods, LLC - December 12, 2023

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC in Westlake Village, CA, underwent an FDA inspection of its Foreign Supplier Verification Program. The inspection revealed two observations related to import compliance, specifically regarding the failure to provide accurate unique facility identifiers and an inadequate foreign supplier audit that did not consider applicable food safety regulations. These issues indicate deficiencies in ensuring the safety and compliance of imported food products.