FDA 483 - Hillandale Farms Conn, LLC - October 07, 2010

An FDA inspection conducted at Mountain Hollow Farm, LLC, an egg shell producer in Leeds, ME, from October 4-7, 2010, identified several key compliance issues. The firm was observed failing to maintain proper storage temperatures for table eggs, with records showing temperatures exceeding the required 45 degrees Fahrenheit, reaching up to 47.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Inadequate rodent control was another significant observation, as twenty-three rodents were seen in one poultry house, indicating a failure to implement effective pest management strategies despite monitoring. Furthermore, the inspection revealed a lack of maintained records for personnel biosecurity measures, contrary to the company's own biosecurity plan. Finally, essential operational records, such as 'Moving Tape Fly Count' records, were found to be incomplete, lacking the firm's name and farm location. These observations, issued under the regulatory framework of the Food and Drug Administration, necessitate that Mountain Hollow Farm, LLC implement prompt corrective actions to ensure adherence to food safety standards and comprehensive record-keeping practices.