FDA 483 - Homestead Creamery, Inc. - September 15, 2022

Homestead Creamery, Inc. in Wirtz, VA, was cited for significant deficiencies during an FDA inspection of its ice cream manufacturing facility. Observations included a failure to identify and control environmental pathogens and ingredient-related hazards in their hazard analysis, as well as inadequate allergen control procedures. The firm also failed to properly clean and sanitize equipment, leading to potential recontamination of food contact surfaces.