FDA 483 - Olam West Coast Inc. - June 14, 2023

Olam West Coast Inc. in Firebaugh, CA, was inspected regarding its dehydrated onion product manufacturing. The inspection revealed significant deficiencies in hazard analysis, failure to disclose microbial hazard control to customers (linked to a Salmonella detection), inadequate equipment design for sanitation, and poor operational controls leading to potential contamination. These issues indicate a lack of robust food safety practices.