# FDA 483 - American Cruise Lines, Inc. dba American Star - June 17, 2022

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> FDA 483 for American Cruise Lines, Inc. dba American Star on June 17, 2022. Product: other. Access full analysis and detailed observations.

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## Details

- Record Type: 483
- Company Name: American Cruise Lines, Inc. dba American Star
- Inspection Date: 2022-06-17
- Product Type: other
- Office Name: Office of Medical Device and Radiological Health Division II
- Summary: An FDA inspection of American Cruise Lines Inc dba American Star, a conveyance, revealed a critical failure to clean, disinfect, and flush its potable water system. This neglect resulted in widespread contamination of the vessel's water supply with Legionella pneumophila sg 1 and other Legionella species, posing a significant public health risk. The firm lacked a water safety plan, records of system maintenance, and regular water quality testing.

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