FDA 483 - Mondelez Global LLC - February 21, 2025

An FDA inspection of Mondelez Global LLC in Chicago, IL, revealed significant sanitation and contamination issues in its ready-to-eat cracker and icing assembly and packaging area. Inspectors found inadequate sanitation procedures, widespread dirt and grime, and environmental contamination with Salmonella spp. Additionally, the firm failed to protect against allergen cross-contact and contamination, with leaking peanut butter barrels observed.