Cut Fruit Express in Inver Grove Heights was ordered by the Food and Drug Administration to fix "serious" violations in its fruit juicing operation, according to an FDA warning letter made public in April.
The FDA found the company was squeezing citrus fruit without using a scientifically-proven protocol to reduce pathogens. Nor did the company test juice for e. coli.
In addition, an employee sink had no hot water and a juicing machine with "extensive product buildup" was not sanitized prior to reuse.
The company was told to correct the problems, provide a reason for any delay or face "seizure and injunction."
The food processor's website assures customers that it abides by strict federal food-safety regulations.
JANE FRIEDMANN
