Don’t eat anything made by this company yet, according to the FDA

When you buy something at the grocery store or order it online, as long as the packaging is sealed and appears intact, you probably tend to believe that everything inside the box, from the bottle, can or container is safe to consume. What you are probably trying not you have to think too much about the conditions in which the products are made. With just one food company, it has become impossible now that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has seized all of its products due to an infestation in its warehouse. Read on to find out what items you may need to throw out of your kitchen in the wake of the news.

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On October 1, the FDA released a statement indicating that the US Marshals Service had made a massive product seizure at Lyden Spice Corporation in Miami, Florida.

They took 25,000 boxes and bags of loose, ready-to-eat spices and food additives that the company sells, including MSG, crushed red pepper and sesame seeds.

According to an FDA statement, it was brought to the agency’s attention that Lyden Spice’s products were manufactured “under unsanitary conditions.”

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Lyden Spice’s website says the company is “well known for providing quality products at competitive prices.” They add: “Our products come directly from farmers and producers, which allows us to provide our customers with a high-end product at a competitive price.”

The company also claims that its facilities “meet global regulatory standards and our products are Kosher, Halal and FDA approved, ensuring our customers a quality product.”

Among the products sold by the company are spices such as black pepper, nutmeg, turmeric; jarred and canned products, including apricots, pears, fresh garlic and mushrooms; and food additives like citric acid and stevia.

The FDA statement explains that they conducted an investigation of the company’s facilities in June and found “too many rodent droppings to rely on and around pallets with food containers, evidence of rodent gnawing and urine on food containers, and rodent nesting material between food pallets. “

Investigators also reported finding “live and dead insects on food packaging, as well as apparent bird droppings in the food storage area.”

Better life contacted Lyden Spice Corporation for comment in response to the FDA statement.

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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a complaint on behalf of the FDA with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida so that Lyden Spice products can be sentenced.

“The widespread unsanitary conditions at the Lyden Spice Corporation are worrying and will not be tolerated,” Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, MD, said in a statement. “The FDA plays a vital role in protecting the United States’ food supply and helping to ensure that our foods are not contaminated at any point in their journey through the supply chain. We take our responsibility seriously and will continue to take action against those who threaten the safety and quality of the products we regulate as a necessary step to protect the public health and safety of Americans. “

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