FDA 483 - Big Olaf Creamery LLC dba Big Olaf - September 01, 2022

An FDA inspection of Big Olaf Creamery LLC dba Big Olaf in Sarasota, FL, revealed significant deficiencies in their food safety program, particularly after their RTE ice cream products were implicated in a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. The firm lacked a written food safety plan, hazard analysis, environmental pathogen controls, and allergen management procedures. Additionally, the inspection noted inadequate employee training and hygiene practices, contributing to a high risk of product contamination.