Reddick Dairy – FDA Warning Letter, Mar 24, 2010

On March 23-24, 2010, the FDA inspected Reddick Dairy in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania, and found violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The dairy offered for sale an adulterated bob veal calf for slaughter on August 17, 2009. USDA/FSIS analysis of tissue samples from this animal, slaughtered on August 18, 2009, revealed flunixin residues of (b)(4) ppm in the liver and (b)(4) ppm in the muscle. Flunixin is not approved for use in calves for veal, rendering the food adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(ii) of the Act.

Additionally, the investigation found insanitary conditions where medicated animals with potentially harmful drug residues could enter the food supply, specifically due to a failure to maintain complete treatment records. Records lacked information on the drug used, dosage, administration route, and withdrawal times, causing food from such animals to be adulterated under section 402(a)(4) of the Act.

Reddick Dairy is responsible for ensuring compliance and must take prompt action to correct these violations and prevent recurrence. Failure to do so may result in regulatory actions like seizure or injunction. A written response detailing corrective steps and timelines is required within fifteen working days of receiving the letter, sent to Compliance Officer Robin M. Rivers.