Snokist Growers – FDA 483, Mar 31, 2011

An FDA inspection conducted at Goenner Poultry LLC in Clear Lake, MN, from March 30-31, 2011, resulted in the issuance of an FDA Form 483, detailing observations of non-compliance. The primary issues identified centered on the company's food safety and pest control practices. Inspectors observed that Goenner Poultry LLC's written Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) prevention plan was not fully implemented and followed, indicating a critical gap in their preventative controls. Additionally, the facility's methods for monitoring the presence of flies within their barns were found to be insufficient. Specifically, the current monitoring systems lacked the capability to quantify or record fly activity levels, which is essential for effective pest management and preventing potential contamination. These observations are preliminary findings from the FDA and require the company to evaluate and implement corrective actions. Goenner Poultry LLC is expected to address these deficiencies by revising its practices to ensure full implementation of its SE plan and establishing robust, quantifiable pest monitoring protocols to maintain regulatory compliance.