FDA WARNING_LETTER - Shineluck Foods, Inc. - October 14, 2025

Following an inspection from October 7 to October 14, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Shineluck Foods, Inc. regarding serious food safety violations at its Chicago facility. The inspection determined that the firm’s mung bean sprouts were produced under insanitary conditions, violating the Produce Safety regulation and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Key violations included the failure to maintain a consistent environmental monitoring plan for Listeria; the firm notably ceased required sampling for a 22-month period between 2023 and 2025. Additionally, Shineluck Foods failed to test irrigation water for pathogens like E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella for every production batch. In a significant safety breach, the company continued to use a seed lot that had previously tested positive for E. coli O157:H7 without performing necessary treatments or reporting the contamination to the seed supplier.

The FDA also identified physical hazards, such as peeling silicone and rough welds on conveyor belts that prevented effective cleaning. Employee hygiene practices were also deficient, and mandatory safety records were not reviewed or signed by management. Several of these issues were identified as repeat violations from a 2023 inspection.

Shineluck Foods, Inc. is required to respond to the FDA within 15 working days. This response must detail the specific corrective actions taken to address these violations and provide documentation to prevent their recurrence. Failure to rectify these issues may lead to legal actions, such as product seizure or an injunction.