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[Kellio]

Good day Everyone,

 

I know this question is being ask already but I have been out of the site for a while. 

 

Could anybody share the latest experiences with FDA Inspections/Investigations?  Just curious to see what are the main objectives.

 

I work in a Spice and Extract Operation and we had FDA/ State of Texas Observation visit but we were alerted of the "SWABATON" coming.

 

Any experiences you can share will greatly appreciated.

 

Glad to be back

K

[Marshenko]

I had them in Tuesday and Wednesday actually.  No swabbing - they just wanted to observe processing/sanitation, look over FSPs, allergen management, training, and supplier approval documentation.

[bakeryscience]

They have never swabbed our facility before.

[The Food Scientist]

I was at a company still new and right before I got there they informed me they did get a FDA visit for swabbing. They told me they took around 20 samples from different areas in the facility (different zones) and swabbed for Salmonella & Listeria. They simply want to test your EMP. 

 

This may help you:

 

http://foodsafety.me...lity-swabathon/

[jkoratich712]

We have a site that the FDA is currently at. They are wrapping up day 2 and are planning on returning tomorrow. No swabbing, but did reference their website for us to get an idea of what to expect. It can be found here: https://www.fda.gov/...mental-sampling .

 

We are seeing them dig through about 1.5 years of records - reviewing every entry, etc. They informed us that 'this is nothing' and we can expect a full week next time. Much different then their visit 2 years ago, which was only 1.5 days and was more risk based on how they approached documents and records. 

 

Much tougher this time around.