FDA WARNING_LETTER - MN Airlines LLC (dba) Sun Country Airlines - June 21, 2010

On August 18, 2010, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to MN Airlines LLC d/b/a Sun Country Airlines following an inspection from June 17-21, 2010, of their airline conveyance facility at 3835 N. Harbor Drive, Suite 107, Terminal 2, San Diego, California. The inspection, conducted under the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act), revealed significant deviations from the Interstate Conveyance Sanitation regulations (21 CFR Part 1250), which prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

The FDA investigator issued an FDA-483, listing two significant violations: 1. **21 CFR 1250.27 (Perishable Food Temperature Control):** Perishable food intended for passengers on a return flight from San Diego to Minneapolis was held at unsuitable temperatures for over four hours. On June 17, 2010, observed temperatures were: Cheese Pizza 60°F, Cheeseburgers 65°F, Steak entree 70-74°F. On June 18, 2010, temperatures were: Cheese Pizza 82-85°F, Cheeseburgers 85°F, Steak entree 54-57°F. These foods should be maintained at or below 50°F, except when being prepared