Coleman Peanut Company – FDA Warning Letter, Dec 5, 2016

The FDA issued a Warning Letter to Coleman Peanut Company following an inspection from November 29 to December 5, 2016, which revealed serious violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations (21 CFR Part 110). The company's manufactured and repackaged peanut products were deemed adulterated under Section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act due to insanitary conditions.

Key violations included: 1. **Pest Control:** Failure to exclude pests, with a cat observed as pest control, and cat feces, rodent excreta pellets (R.E.P.'s), and flying insects present. 2. **Contamination Minimization:** An opening along the entire length of the plant's sliding doors exposed the interior to the outside environment. 3. **Hand Washing:** Firm management handled a cat and trash, then placed bare hands into blanched peanuts without washing. 4. **Tobacco Use:** Cigarette butts in ashtrays were found near food exposure areas and equipment washing stations. 5. **Sanitation:** Insanitary conditions with apparent food residue and discoloration were observed on the vent hood, fryer, walls, sink, floor, and hopper. 6. **Equipment Storage:** Old, unused equipment was stored in multiple areas, potentially attracting pests. 7. **Air-blowing Equipment:** Dust accumulation on industrial fan blades blowing on shelled peanuts and