FDA 483 - Elmec Industries, Inc. - December 15, 2023

Elmec Industries, Inc. in Mayaguez, PR, was inspected and cited for significant sanitation and facility maintenance issues. Observations included inadequate cleaning and sanitization of equipment leading to allergen cross-contact and food contamination, a generally unsanitary plant environment with structural disrepair, and unkempt grounds attracting pests and containing stagnant water. These conditions pose a risk to food safety and product integrity.