FDA 483 - BAY VALLEY FOODS LLC - June 18, 2025

An FDA inspection of Bay Valley Foods LLC, an aseptic LACF processor in Dixon, IL, revealed a significant deficiency in temperature monitoring. The firm's product sterilizers lacked required stand-alone temperature-indicating devices, relying instead on temperature recording devices connected to an electronic record-keeping system. This condition is critical as accurate temperature indication is essential for ensuring proper sterilization during aseptic processing.