FDA 483 - Cargill Meat Solutions - July 18, 2019

The FDA conducted an inspection of Cargill Meat Solutions' rendering facility in Friona, Texas, on July 18, 2019. The inspection identified significant compliance issues related to the firm's preventive controls for food safety. Specifically, the facility failed to implement appropriate written corrective action procedures following a loss of temperature control during the production of blood meal on June 27 and 28, 2019. The critical temperature limits were not maintained, with recorded temperatures dropping significantly below the required threshold, and there was no documentation of corrective actions taken.

The regulatory framework requires that facilities have robust preventive controls and corrective action procedures to ensure food safety. Cargill Meat Solutions did not adhere to these requirements, as evidenced by the absence of written evidence on the monitoring forms and the failure to complete a corrective action report. The FDA's observations highlight the need for the company to establish and document effective corrective action procedures to address such deviations promptly.

To address these violations, Cargill Meat Solutions must implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with FDA regulations. This includes developing and documenting appropriate corrective action procedures and ensuring that all critical limits are consistently met and monitored. The company is encouraged to discuss any objections or planned corrective actions with the FDA and submit relevant information to the agency for review.