FDA 483 - Mini Melts USA, LLC - August 28, 2025

An FDA inspection of Mini Melts USA, LLC in Norwich, CT, revealed significant deficiencies in their food safety programs. The firm's sanitation preventive controls were inadequate, leading to condensate dripping onto ready-to-eat ice cream. Additionally, allergen management procedures for labeling and post-cleaning verification were insufficient, and the hazard analysis failed to identify critical hazards such as drug residue, bacterial pathogens from time-temperature abuse, and recontamination risks.