FDA 483 - Hillandale Iowa II LLP - August 26, 2010

This FDA Form 483 was issued to Hillandale Farms of Iowa, Inc., an egg manufacturer in New Hampton, IA, following inspections from August 19-26, 2010. The inspection covered three facilities: Hillandale Farms of Iowa, Inc. (New Hampton), Hillandale Iowa II, LLP (West Union), and Hillandale Farms, LLC (Alden).

Key observations include: 1. **Lack of Documentation:** Hillandale Farms did not maintain documentation for 19-week-old pullets in Alden House 4, specifically regarding "SE monitored" conditions or environmental testing records. 2. **Incomplete SE Prevention Plan Implementation:** The written Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) prevention plan was not fully implemented. * **Pest Control Deficiencies:** Numerous unsealed rodent holes were observed in West Union Houses 1, 4, 5, and 8, with live rodents seen entering holes. * **Manure Management Issues:** Liquid manure was leaking from a flooded pit in Alden House 8 due to a water line leak. In West Union House 7, liquid manure was streaming from a 6-inch gap in the manure pit's east door due to a water leak. * **Biosecurity Breaches:** Woods approximately 12 inches tall were growing along the exterior wall of Alden House 7