On January 30, FDA confirmed that a criminal investigation is underway. In addition, FBI Special Agent in Charge Gregory Jones has announced FBI will assist lead federal investigative agencies FDA and Office of Criminal Investigation (OCI) in the ongoing PCA investigation.
Meanwhile, Plainview Peanut Company LLC (PPC), a subsidiary of PCA located in Plainview, TX, voluntarily suspended operation of its processing facility while the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) and FDA complete their investigation of the plant’s food safety procedures and records.