Pet Food Processing's sister publication, Baking & Snack, asked a leading expert on FDA inspections and audits about what to expect during the pandemic.
The US Food and Drug Administration’s deputy commissioner of food policy and response answered several questions about the condition of the United States food supply during and after COVID-19.
Emphasizing the health of the supply chain, the US Food and Drug Administration provided broad-ranging guidance to the animal food industry in response to the pandemic.
The company’s pet food manufacturing facility in New Jersey was not in compliance with some sanitation and cGMP standards, and some finished product tested positive for pathogens.
The funding was approved as part of the federal budget for 2020, which will allow the Center for Veterinary Medicine to increase its staff for reviewing new animal food ingredients.
The agency continues to work with Valley Proteins, Inc. to ensure the company is aware of and implementing preventive measures to mitigate the food safety issue.