FDA 483 - nSpired Natural Foods a Div. of The Hain Celestial Group Inc - August 29, 2014

The FDA Form 483 details multiple observations from an inspection of a food manufacturing facility, specifically concerning the production of dried pasteurized almonds and roasted nuts.

**Key Violations and Observations:**

* **Microbiological Contamination Risk:** Two environmental sub-samples (INV 858387) collected on 7/16/2014 in the Bakery during dried pasteurized almond manufacturing (lot 5461) tested positive for *Salmonella*. The positive samples were found on the floor below the cooling tower (east and west sides). This indicates a failure to minimize microorganism growth and contamination. * **Equipment Maintenance and Cleaning:** * On 7/18/2014, food residues were found on the discharge hopper of the Roaster in the Bakery during a pre-operation inspection, after cleaning. The QC Manager had confirmed it clean. * Food contact surfaces (plastic buckets in the cooling tower attached to the Roaster) had cracks and missing pieces of plastic (observed 7/21-22/2014), compromising their integrity. * Rough welds were observed on food contact surfaces of shovels used with the Roaster and on the screw auger for the NA Jar Line, preventing adequate cleaning and potentially accumulating organic matter. * The base of the cooling tower cage for the Roaster had frayed and missing metal pieces. *