FDA 483 - Hi Desert Egg, LLC - November 16, 2016

Hi Desert Egg, LLC, a shell egg producer in Lucerne Valley, CA, was cited for significant deficiencies during an FDA inspection. The firm's written Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) prevention plan lacked critical measures for biosecurity, pest control, and cleaning/disinfection. Additionally, the facility operated under insanitary conditions, including inadequate water quality for washing eggs and equipment, ineffective cleaning procedures, and poor employee hygienic practices.