# FDA 483 - American Airlines, Inc. - June 06, 2025

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> FDA 483 for American Airlines, Inc. on June 06, 2025. Product: other. Access full analysis and detailed observations.

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## Details

- Record Type: 483
- Company Name: American Airlines, Inc.
- Inspection Date: 2025-06-06
- Product Type: other
- Office Name: Los Angeles District Office
- Summary: An FDA inspection of American Airlines, Inc.'s facility in Santa Ana, CA, conducted on June 6, 2025, identified a critical sanitation concern within its airline conveyance and watering point operations. The primary observation noted was that personnel who handle containers soiled with human waste did not thoroughly wash their hands before engaging in tasks related to loading potable water onto aircraft. A specific instance highlighted an employee completing lavatory servicing for an aircraft and immediately proceeding to operate the potable water hose without an intervening handwashing step. This practice presents a significant risk of cross-contamination.

Issued as an FDA Form 483, these observations indicate practices that, in the Agency's judgment, could lead to contamination or pose a health risk, as per Section 704(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. American Airlines, Inc. is now expected to promptly address these findings. This requires the development and implementation of robust corrective actions to ensure all hygiene protocols are strictly adhered to, thereby protecting the safety and quality of the potable water provided to passengers and crew. The company has the opportunity to respond to the FDA regarding these observations or present its corrective action plans.

## Related Officers

- [Joseph B. Cascio](https://www.keypedia.com/people/joseph-b-cascio/e9d040e9-0643-4e40-b03d-62d7c4ad1d20)

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