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Hain Pure Protein Corporation

Address: 220 N.Center St, Fredricksburg, PA 17026
Establishment No.: p533

USDA Inspection Report: 28 Apr 2011

Code: 01B02
Violation: 416.13(c), 416.2(d), 416.4(a), 416.4(b)

Citation: At approximately 0515 hours, after the plant's pre-operational sanitation and prior to the start of operation, while performing pre-op sanitation (01B02) procedure, the following was observed: In the Chiller Department, Grease buildup on the product contact surface of the upper whole bird's conveyor from previous day's operation. I also observed dirty water drops on the product contact surface of the upper whole bird's conveyor. I observed condensation over the product zone area in Section 1 and 2. I rejected the upper whole bird's conveyor and Section 1 and 2 with US Rejected Tag B39 133507 for unsanitary condition. I informed (First Processing Manager) of my observation. While continuing my inspection in the Cut-Up/Thigh Deboning Departments at approximately 0635 hours, the following was observed: Black grease specks various sizes on the product contact surface's of the leg transfer conveyor, rehanger conveyor, breast conveyor to Breast Deboning ( chicken fat particles inside the drip pan) and breast conveyor to Packing from previous day's operation. I rejected the four conveyors with US Rejected Tag B39 133503 for unsanitary condition. I informed (Quality Assurance Manager) of my observation. While continuing my inspection in the Breast Deboning Department at approximately 0714 hours, the following was observed: Chicken fat particles and black grease specks various sizes on the product contact surface of the transfer front half conveyor from previous day's operation. Grease buildup on the product contact surfaces skinner conveyor and trim lower belt from previous day's operation. I rejected the transfer front half conveyor, skinner conveyor and trim lower belt for unsanitary condition and remained in the area until sanitary condition was restore. was informed of my observation. A check of the plant SSOP's form (Chiller Area) show the upper bird conveyor had deficiency for grease, Direct Product Contact - N (Outside Framework), Corrective action - recleaned and sanitized. The condensation was found acceptable. The department was released at 0445 hours for inspection. A check of the plant SSOP's form (Breast Deboning) shows no deficiencies for the above noncompliance. The department was released at 0655 hours for inspection. A check of the plant SSOP's Form (Cut-Up/Thigh Deboning) shows no deficiencies for the above noncompliance. The department was released at 0630 hours for inspection. Some of the noncompliance's found were direct product contact surfaces. All noncompliance found were from previous day's operation. There was no product involved at this time. The Establishment SSOP (Pre-Operational Sanitation Procedure) which states, "[redacted] ". The proposed further action was either ineffective or not properly applied as demonstrated by today's regulatory and SSOP failure. Establishment management has received oral and written communication concerning this noncompliance. Continued failure to comply with regulatory requirements could result in additional enforcement action as described in 9 CFR part 500. Past Similar NRs - Previous Ineffective Plant Actions: See establishment response to this noncompliance. NR: 23-2011 dated 4/11/2011

Regulation:

416.13(c) Each official establishment shall monitor daily the implementation of the procedures in the Sanitation SOP’s.

416.2(d) Ventilation adequate to control odors, vapors, and condensation to the extent necessary to prevent adulteration of product and the creation of insanitary conditions must be provided.

416.4(a) All food-contact surfaces, including food-contact surfaces of utensils and equipment, must be cleaned and sanitized as frequently as necessary to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions and the adulteration of product.

416.4(b) Non-food-contact surfaces of facilities, equipment, and utensils used in the operation of the establishment must be cleaned and sanitized as frequently as necessary to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions and the adulteration of product.

 

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