A federal court is compelling a Minnesota noodle and sprout company to stop production due to a history of unsanitary conditions in violation of current Good Manufacturing Practice.
According to FDA, inspectors investigating thee Kwong Tung Foods, Inc. production facility allegedly found food safety violations including rodent droppings, improper cleaning, mold-like substances on equipment, failure to prevent cross-contamination from allergens and improper employee sanitation practices. Despite a warning letter and meetings with FDA, adequate corrective actions were not taken. The U.S. Department of Justice brought the action against the company on behalf of the FDA.