Nov 26, 2019: After several inspections conducted by the FDA, Golden Gate Soy Products, a California-based food manufacturer agreed to stop the progress of selling food products until the company complies with federal regulations and other requirements.
Listeria monocytogenes was found (L. mono) in the company’s food preparation area, also company was holding food for distribution in insanitary conditions. Golden Gate Soy Products specializes in manufacturing a variety of tofu and soy-based products, including soy milk.
This practice of Golden Gate Soy Products not only violated the law, but also put customers in harm. food contaminated with L. mono may develop a disease called listeriosis that will effect women who are or may become pregnant, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.
Defendants are restricted from receiving, preparing, processing, packing, holding, labeling and/or distributing foods at or from their facility until certain requirements are met, If they choose to restart operations, the consent decree requires them to notify the FDA and take corrective actions before resuming operations. https://fda.einnews.com/pr_news/503311206/california-based-food-manufacturer-agrees-to-stop-production-after-repeated-food-safety-violations
