Mid-states Closeouts, Inc – FDA 483, Dec 21, 2009

This FDA Form 483 document details observations from an inspection conducted on multiple dates in November and December 2009. The facility, a three-story building, stores food products.

**Violations and Observations:**

1. **Pest Contamination (Rodents and Insects):** * **Live Rodents:** Seven live rodents were observed on various dates (11/20, 11/23, 11/24/09) in an office area and the south gymnasium. A mature rodent and three baby rodents were observed nesting in a case of napkins on 11/23/09, directly below a box with rodent gnawing and excreta pellets. Other live rodents were seen running in the south gymnasium and an adjacent office. * **Rodent Evidence:** Extensive rodent-like gnawing, excreta pellets, and nesting materials were found throughout the facility, including: * **Storage Room 109 (First Floor):** Gnawing on sponges, bulk chocolate chips, and wafer cookies. * **South Gymnasium (First Floor):** Gnawing and pellets on cases of "redacted with Spinach and Kale," "redacted Coconut Biscuits," a bar of chocolate, and nesting material on a pallet of "redacted." * **North Gymnasium (First Floor):** Gnawing and pellets on "redacted Candy" and