FDA 483 - Green Valley Poultry Farm, Inc. - May 26, 2011

An FDA Form 483 was issued to Green Valley Poultry Farm of VA, Inc., an egg manufacturer, following an inspection conducted from May 23-26, 2011. The document outlined several significant observations related to inadequate record-keeping practices. Key issues included pest control records that did not accurately state the farm's name and location for specific periods. A broader deficiency was identified where numerous required records lacked the signature or initials of the person performing the operation or creating the entry. Furthermore, a recurring observation highlighted that records, particularly for pest control activities (e.g., pest counts, chemical use for fly and mice control) and cleaning/disinfecting monitoring, consistently failed to include the time of the activity performed. Finally, the firm did not maintain complete documentation for rodent and other pest control measures, specifically regarding chemical use and actions taken during July 2010. These observations, issued under the FDA's regulatory framework, indicate a need for the company to enhance its record management systems. Green Valley Poultry Farm is expected to address these deficiencies by implementing robust corrective actions to ensure all required documentation is accurately completed, properly signed, precisely timed, and thoroughly maintained to demonstrate adherence to operational and food safety standards.