FDA WARNING_LETTER - New Wha Ming Trading of MN, Inc - July 21, 2010

The FDA conducted an inspection of New Wha Ming Trading of MN, Inc.'s food warehouse from July 9-21, 2010, revealing serious violations of 21 CFR Part 110 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice). The inspection found the food products adulterated under section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act due to insanitary conditions.

Significant violations included: 1. **Failure to protect against pest contamination (21 CFR 110.35(c))**: Investigators observed live and dead rodents, rodent excreta, nesting materials, gnawed products, fluorescing urine stains on packaging and food, live birds, bird debris, and dead insects throughout the warehouse. Open loading doors were also noted as potential pest entry points. 2. **Failure to maintain sanitary facilities (21 CFR 110.35(a))**: Standing water was observed in walk spaces behind coolers/freezers, in the meat cooler, and near an emergency exit. A plant was seen growing out of a warehouse wall. 3. **Failure to provide adequate pest screening (21 CFR 110.20(b)(7))**: Gaps were found under loading dock doors, allowing pest entry. 4. **Failure to remove litter/waste and cut weeds/grass (21 CFR 110.20(a