FDA 483 - Azevedo Dairy #1 - June 14, 2021

Azevedo Dairy #1 in Merced, CA, was cited for two observations related to drug residues in cattle intended for human consumption. The firm sold a cow with penicillin levels in its edible tissues exceeding FDA tolerance. This violation was attributed to the firm's failure to adhere to their veterinarian's prescribed pre-slaughter withdrawal times for the administered drug.