PCI-based analysis of FDA warning letters, audit findings, and regulatory intelligence — reviewed through 25+ years of real-world food safety and pest management expertise.
Analysis by Juan Prieto · ACE · PCQI · HACCP Auditor
A food distributor had a pest control program. They had service reports. They still received a warning letter. Here's what FDA found — and what the facility missed.
Most food facilities believe they comply with 21 CFR 117.35(c). Most don't understand what compliance actually requires. The gap is where citations happen.
Fruit flies are rarely the real problem. They're a signal. What they indicate about your sanitation program, your drains, and your audit readiness is what matters.