FDA 483 - St. Louis Calco, LLC - September 10, 2024

St. Louis Calco, LLC, a sprout grower in Fenton, MO, was cited for numerous repeat violations during an FDA inspection. The observations primarily concern inadequate environmental monitoring for Listeria, insufficient cleaning and sanitization of food contact surfaces and equipment, and a lack of proper agricultural water testing and system maintenance. Additionally, the firm failed to provide adequate food safety training for supervisors and employees, leading to poor hygiene practices and incomplete record-keeping.