# FDA 483 - Donald J. Martin Farm - May 20, 2011

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> FDA 483 for Donald J. Martin Farm on May 20, 2011. Product: Food. Access full analysis and detailed observations.

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## Details

- Record Type: 483
- Company Name: Donald J. Martin Farm
- Inspection Date: 2011-05-20
- Product Type: Food
- Office Name: Philadelphia District Office
- Summary: On May 20, 2011, the FDA inspected Donald J. Martin Farm, a shell egg producer located at 331 Greble Road, Jonestown, PA 17038. The inspection revealed six observations.

Observation 1 noted that stray animals were not prevented from entering poultry houses, specifically citing a 3'x3' hole in the roof eave of the south wall of a poultry house, with wild birds observed flying in and out and inside the house.

Observation 2 stated that environmental testing for Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) was not performed 4 to 6 weeks after the end of the molting process. Production records showed the molt ended on January 23, 2011, but SE environmental testing was conducted on February 2, 2011, which was not within the required timeframe.

Observation 3 indicated that potential harborages for pests were not eliminated, with tall grass approximately 6-12 inches in height observed around the exterior perimeter of the poultry house.

Observation 4 found that the firm did not have a written SE prevention plan specific to the farm from July 9, 2010, to March 22, 2011, while producing shell eggs for the table market. The current plan on file is dated March 23, 2011.

Observation 5 noted that required records, specifically rodent

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