FDA 483 - KANEMATSU USA INC. - September 29, 2025

An FDA inspection of KANEMATSU USA INC. in San Jose, CA, revealed two significant observations regarding their Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). The firm failed to identify heavy metals like Arsenic and Cadmium in rice during their hazard analysis. Additionally, they did not adequately conduct or document supplier verification activities for imported wheat flour and rice.