# FDA 483 - Plainview Milk Products Cooperative - July 15, 2009

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> FDA 483 for Plainview Milk Products Cooperative on July 15, 2009. Product: N/A. Access full analysis and detailed observations.

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## Details

- Record Type: 483
- Company Name: Plainview Milk Products Cooperative
- Inspection Date: 2009-07-15
- Office Name: Minneapolis District Office
- Summary: Plainview Milk Products Cooperative received an FDA Form 483 following an inspection conducted from June 9 to July 15, 2009. The inspection identified numerous significant violations of regulatory standards for food manufacturers, primarily concerning sanitation, pest control, and facility maintenance. A critical finding was the confirmed presence of various Salmonella serotypes on both food-contact and non-food-contact surfaces, indicating a failure to adequately minimize the potential for microbial growth and contamination.

Key issues included inadequate cleaning and sanitizing operations, such as the use of spray foamers that could atomize microorganisms and the presence of standing water in production areas. The facility demonstrated poor pest control, with evidence of pigeons and their droppings, exacerbated by structural deficiencies like roof holes, unsealed doors, and unscreened openings. Employee hygiene practices were also cited, noting instances of plant-designated shoes being worn outside and unsecured jewelry. Additional observations detailed general unsanitary building conditions, equipment in disrepair (e.g., cracked gaskets), and design flaws that could lead to contamination. Plainview Milk Products Cooperative is required to implement comprehensive corrective actions to address these observations and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

## Related Officers

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