# FDA 483 - Mid-states Closeouts, Inc - December 21, 2009

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> FDA 483 for Mid-states Closeouts, Inc on December 21, 2009. Product: N/A. Access full analysis and detailed observations.

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## Details

- Record Type: 483
- Company Name: Mid-states Closeouts, Inc
- Inspection Date: 2009-12-21
- Office Name: Minneapolis District Office
- Summary: This FDA Form 483 document details observations from an inspection conducted on multiple dates in November and December 2009. The facility, a three-story building, stores food products.

**Violations and Observations:**

1.  **Pest Contamination (Rodents and Insects):**
    *   **Live Rodents:** Seven live rodents were observed on various dates (11/20, 11/23, 11/24/09) in an office area and the south gymnasium. A mature rodent and three baby rodents were observed nesting in a case of napkins on 11/23/09, directly below a box with rodent gnawing and excreta pellets. Other live rodents were seen running in the south gymnasium and an adjacent office.
    *   **Rodent Evidence:** Extensive rodent-like gnawing, excreta pellets, and nesting materials were found throughout the facility, including:
        *   **Storage Room 109 (First Floor):** Gnawing on sponges, bulk chocolate chips, and wafer cookies.
        *   **South Gymnasium (First Floor):** Gnawing and pellets on cases of "redacted with Spinach and Kale," "redacted Coconut Biscuits," a bar of chocolate, and nesting material on a pallet of "redacted."
        *   **North Gymnasium (First Floor):** Gnawing and pellets on "redacted Candy" and

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