Sweet Springs Valley Water Co., Inc. – FDA 483, Mar 14, 2013

Sweet Springs Valley Water Co., Inc., a bottled spring water manufacturer in Gap Mills, WV, was cited for multiple significant sanitation and contamination control deficiencies during an FDA inspection. Observations included unsanitary conditions on product water-contact surfaces, inadequate separation of the bottling room, general facility unsanitary conditions with evidence of pests, and improper storage of single-service articles. One observation regarding unsanitary water-contact surfaces was a repeat finding, indicating persistent issues.