FDA 483 - Velvet Ice Cream Company - June 21, 2018

The FDA inspected Velvet Ice Cream Company Inc. in Utica, OH, and found significant sanitation and personnel practice deficiencies. Observations included environmental samples positive for Listeria monocytogenes, inadequate measures to control microbial growth, poor floor drainage leading to standing water, and improper handling of cleaning agents and employee hygiene. These issues indicate a serious lack of control over sanitary conditions and potential for product contamination.