FDA 483 - SmithFoods Pacific Inc. - March 31, 2014

An FDA inspection of Pacific Valley Dairy, Inc. in Pacific, MO, conducted from March 25-31, 2014, identified a significant issue regarding equipment maintenance. The firm failed to maintain equipment in a manner that protects against contamination, specifically observing a leak on a liquid sugar tank used in ice cream production. This indicates a potential risk to product safety and quality.