FDA Issues Warning to Baking Company Over Listeria and Pest Infestation

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Schwebel Baking Company, a food firm in Ohio, for serious violations of food safety regulations. The violations include the presence of rodents, flies, and Listeria in their ready-to-eat (RTE) processing facility. The FDA found that the company failed to identify and evaluate hazards related to allergen cross-contact and environmental contamination, and did not implement appropriate preventive controls. The company also did not adequately address sanitation and pest control issues. The FDA's warning letter highlights the need for the company to take immediate corrective actions to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.