FDA 483 - Tapioca Express - February 20, 2020

Tapioca Express in South El Monte, CA, underwent an FDA inspection focused on its Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). The inspection revealed a significant deficiency: the firm failed to develop an FSVP for imported mango syrup, passion fruit syrup, and tapioca pearls. This indicates a lack of proper controls for ensuring the safety of imported food products.