FDA 483 - Kaytee Products, Inc. - February 14, 2023

Kaytee Products, Inc., a pet food manufacturer in Chilton, WI, received a Form 483 for significant deficiencies in its hazard analysis and preventive control systems. The inspection revealed failures to identify and evaluate specific hazards for various animal food types, including nutrient toxicities and mycotoxins, and a lack of follow-up on consumer complaints related to product safety. Additionally, the firm failed to validate a critical process preventive control for Salmonella and maintained incomplete monitoring records for preventive controls.