Illinois Slaughterhouses

Code: 01C02
Violation: 416.2(b)(2), 416.4(d)

Citation: On December 20, 2011 at approximately 0850 hours the following non-compliance was observed :One container of defatted Beef regular fat product trimmings was observed with product contaminated . Green flu id was splashed and spotted on the beef fat product of direct food product surface; that was seen in the west corner of the loading dock. The containers plastic covering used to cover the product in side of the container was also observed with the green fluid on the outside of the containers plastic covering cap of the raw beef regu lar product trimmings on the inside. [redacted] was called to verify the non-compliance observed and I and he verified the contaminated product was weighed (1180 pounds) and marked out as inedible and denatured for tanking. [redacted] and I also was able to walk into the processing area to further discuss the non-compliance and we also was able to observe that the processing wall was sprayed with the greed fluid also and a combo of edible beef fat trims was stored directly in front of the processing wall that was contaminated with green fluid spray and an inedible container of beef bones was adjacent to the left of it. We verified that the wall that had a creation of insanitary conditions was re-cleaned and met sanitary conditions before departing the processing area where other beef products were being processed .

Regulation:

416.2(b)(2) Walls, floors, and ceilings within establishments must be built of durable materials impervious to moisture and be cleaned and sanitized as necessary to prevent adulteration of product or the creation of insanitary conditions.

416.4(d) Product must be protected from adulteration during processing, handling, storage, loading, and unloading at and during transportation from official establishments.

Code: 01C02
Violation: 416.4(d)

Citation: During operational review and observation December 02, 2011, I noticed two containers out on the loading dock at 0600 hours when I entered the establishment.One container of regu lar edible beef trimmings and the second container were inedible beef trimmings. It was a small gap in between  both containers about one inch and a half wide.Green tiny doted spotswere observed on the defatted regular meat product trimmings in the first container;and a piece of regular beat deffated meat trimming was hung off into the denatured  beef trimming container;in back of it touching the contaminated  denature product inside on the second container. The second container was denatured wh ich had the inedible beef product inside of it. I immediatley addressed [redacted] with the issue of non-compliance concerns and verified her also stop and denature the contaminated  product of regular beef trim.No adulterated product entered into commerce  both containers were denatured to inedible product.

Regulation:

416.4(d) Product must be protected from adulteration during processing, handling, storage, loading, and unloading at and during transportation from official establishments.

Code: 01001
Violation: 416.4(c), 416.4(d), 416.2(b)(3)

Citation: During the entrance of the loading dock area at approximately 0605 hours I observed the following issue:a 1/2 full spray bottle of green liqu id fluid substance was siting directly on top of a raw container filled with raw beef  product fat trimmings. The edges of the plastic cap covering around the inside of the container were not completely covered at all sides. I observed raw exposed product parts uncovered.Du ring the review of a standard operational task at approximately 1300 hours; I also observed the loading dock exit side door cracked open. The entrance into the plant was made accessible to the point that someth ing could be allowed to enter the facility u n-noticed . The shipping dock door was left wide open and unattended with a trailer of product in door number one.I noticed  someone had previously alsoopened up the receiving door to loading main entrance and it was u nattended. I stood there for three minutes to observe the area and locations. [redacted] came on the dock and I was able to ask her why the doors were left with opening into the establishment. [redacted]) coordinator stated that someone had been previously working in the receiving dock and did not shut out opening to access an entrance.

Regulation:

416.4(c) Cleaning compounds, sanitizing agents, processing aids, and other chemicals used by an establishment must be safe and effective under the conditions of use. Such chemicals must be used, handled, and stored in a manner that will not adulterate product or create insanitary conditions. Documentation substantiating the safety of a chemical’s use in a food processing environment must be available to FSIS inspection program employees for review.

416.4(d) Product must be protected from adulteration during processing, handling, storage, loading, and unloading at and during transportation from official establishments.

416.2(b)(3) Walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, and other outside openings must be constructed and maintained to prevent the entrance of vermin, such as flies, rats, and mice.

Code: 01802
Violation: 416.14, 416.3(a)

Citation: September 20, 2011 during an pre-operational san itation review and observation at 0545 Hours;I observed the following conditions in the raw intact and raw non-intact locations. In the raw grinding processing room I observed that the conveyor belt had left over product residue from the previous day’s production in the conveyor opening wh ich supports it to stay connected and this is a food contact surface for the raw grou nd meat. In the raw not ground processing area I noticed that a hand holding product meat scraper used in the processing room contained a greasy black colored smeared resid ue substance on it. In the scraper contained scratches and groves in it from wear and tear being used daily. I inform [redacted] of both conditions and did inform her that in previous discussions that was an issue bought to her attention in the past and that a non-compliance would  be documented on an NR  in writing.

Regulation:

416.14 Each official establishment shall routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the Sanitation SOP’s and the procedures therein in preventing direct contamination or adulteration of product(s) and shall revise both as necessary to keep them effective and current with respect to changes in facilities, equipment, utensils, operations, or personnel.

416.3(a) Equipment and utensils used for processing or otherwise handling edible product or ingredients must be of such material and construction to facilitate thorough cleaning and to ensure that their use will not cause the adulteration of product during processing, handling, or storage. Equipment and utensils must be maintained in sanitary condition so as not to adulterate product.

Code: 01C01
Violation: 416.13(c), 416.16(a)

Citation: While performing a record review of the establishment’s Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures on 12th April, 2012 at approximately 10:45 AM.   According to Mr.   (President/GM) operations have already been completed for the day and employees have also left for their homes.The following non-compliance was observed.  In the Ex-Cel Corned Beef Co, Inc. Standard Operating Procedures for Sanitation policy it is mentioned that ” The Manager performs an operational Sanitation Inspection at approximately Mid-Shift, during processing, while employees are working.  The exact time is noted on the SSOP logs. Results are recorded on the Operational Sanitation Log and Corrective action log”.  It was noted that no results, time and initials are recorded except date on the Operational  Sanitation Log.  I  notified this deficiency to Mr. (President/GM) and establishment’s failure to comply with 9CFR 416.13 (c) Each official establishment shall monitor daily the implementation of the procedures in the Sanitation SOP’s and 416.16(a) Each official establishment shall maintain daily records sufficient to document the implementation and monitoring of the Sanitation SOP’s and any corrective actions taken.  The establishment employee (s) specified in the Sanitation SOP’s as being responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the procedure(s) specified in the Sanitation SOP’s shall authenticate these records with his or her initials and the date. 

Regulation:

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

416.16(a) Each official establishment shall maintain daily records sufficient to document the implementation and monitoring of the Sanitation SOP’s and any corrective actions taken. The establishment employee(s) specified in the Sanitation SOP’s as being responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the procedure(s) specified in the Sanitation SOP’s shall authenticate these records with his or her initials and the date.

Code: 04B03
Violation: 442.3, 442.4

Citation: At approx. 7am., I conducted a Labeling-Net Weight task and following noncompliance was observed during this procedure. The two scales used at this federally inspected establishment to determine the net weight of the products was found with an city sticker stamped July 2010. This non-compliance is a violation of regulatory requirements of the Federal Meat and Poultry Regulation 9CFR 442.4(a) which states in part ‘The operator of each official establishment that weighs meat or poultry food products will cause such scales to be tested for accuracy at least once during the calendar year. Mr.was informed of this deficiency verbally and formally by the issuance of this record of noncompliance .

Regulation:

442.3 (Not Listed)

442.4(a) The operator of each official establishment that weighs meat or poultry food products will cause such scales to be tested for accuracy at least once during the calendar year.

Code: 03C02
Violation: 417.4(a)(2)(iii)

Citation: While reviewing the establishment’s Raw Not Ground HACCP Plan, the plan states that [redacted] The establishment has opted to use the [redacted] calibrator (which has to be calibrated annually) for the verification of the weekly thermometers calibration. After reviewing the Certificate of Calibration on file for this machaine which was dated 3-26-2010 and a calibration due date of 3-26-2011 is a direct violation of the regulatory requirements of the Federal Meat and Poultry Regulations 9 CFR 417.4(a)(2)(i) and 9 CFR 417.4 (a)(2)(iii). Mr. President/GM will be formally notified by the issuance of this record of noncompliance.

Regulation:

417.4(a)(2)(iii) The review of records generated and maintained in accordance with § 417.5(a)(3) of this part.

Code: 03A01
Violation: 417.4(a)(3), 417.4(b)

Citation: The responsible establishment official did not perform the annual 2010 reassessment as set forth by 9CFR 417.4(a)(3); the HACCP plan is also noncompliant with 9CFR 417.2(d)(iii) which requires the plan be signed upon annual reassessment. Mr. President/Plant Manager was informed of this noncompliance; Mr. will be informed with this noncompliance record.

Regulation:

417.4(a)(3) Reassessment of the HACCP plan. Every establishment shall reassess the adequacy of the HACCP plan at least annually and whenever any changes occur that could affect the hazard analysis or alter the HACCP plan. Such changes may include, but are not limited to, changes in: raw materials or source of raw materials; product formulation; slaughter or processing methods or systems; production volume; personnel; packaging; finished product distribution systems; or, the intended use or consumers of the finished product. The reassessment shall be performed by an individual trained in accordance with § 417.7 of this part. The HACCP plan shall be modified immediately whenever a reassessment reveals that the plan no longer meets the requirements of § 417.2(c) of this part.

417.4(b) Reassessment of the hazard analysis. Any establishment that does not have a HACCP plan because a hazard analysis has revealed no food safety hazards that are reasonably likely to occur shall reassess the adequacy of the hazard analysis whenever a change occurs that could reasonably affect whether a food safety hazard exists. Such changes may include, but are not limited to, changes in: raw materials or source of raw materials; product formulation; slaughter or processing methods or systems; production volume; packaging; finished product distribution systems; or, the intended use or consumers of the finished product.

Code: 01B02
Violation: 416.13(c)

Citation: At approximately 0530 hours while performing a preoperational verification procedure the following noncompliance was observed in the processing room at the regulated facility. Fat residue and meat particles from a previous day of production was observed on top of the pumping machine in formed Mr. Production Foreman of this deficiency and rejected equipment with USDA-FSIS tag # B24567173. The deficiency noted is in direct violation of 9CFR 416.13 (c) which states: Each official establishment shall monitor daily the implementation of the procedures in the Sanitation SOPs. Mr. President/GM will be formally notified by the issuance of this record of noncompliance.

Regulation:

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

Code: 01B02
Violation: 416.13(c)

Citation: At approximately 0600 hours before the start of operations but after establishment personnel responsible for monitoring the implementation of the facilities pre-operational procedures, the following deficiencies were observed in the Processing Room by IPP. Dead bugs were observed in the stainless steele meat container and several pieces of spice residue were observed in a gray plastic combo bin. Equipment was rejected with USDA-FSIS tag # B24567324. The deficiencies noted are in direct violation of 9 CFR 416.13 (c) which states: Each official establishment shall monitor daily the implementation of the procedures in the Sanitation SOP’s. Mr. President, GM was verbally informed of this noncompliance and formally informed by the issuance of this record of noncompliance.

Regulation:

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

Code: 06D01
Violation: 416.2(a)

Citation: At approximately 0900 while performing a verification procedure the following noncompliance was determined in the Processing Room at the regulated facility. The deficiency noted is in direct violation of 9CFR 416.2(a) which states in part: “Establishments must have in place a pest management program to prevent the harborage and breeding of pests on the grounds and within establishment facilities. Pest control substances used must be safe and effective under the conditions of use and not be applied or stored in a manner that will result in the adulteration of product or the and creation insanitary conditions.” Countless numbers of ants were observed on a piece of fat on the floor; ants were also noted to track across the floor in the same area. Further investigation by IPP to determine if product, ingredients, or packaging material were adulterated or contaminated revealed that there was no product, ingredients of packing materials involved. Mr. President/GM was verbally informed of this noncompliance and formally informed with this noncompliance record.

Regulation:

416.2(a) Grounds and pest control. The grounds about an establishment must be maintained to prevent conditions that could lead to insanitary conditions, adulteration of product, or interfere with inspection by FSIS program employees. Establishments must have in place a pest management program to prevent the harborage and breeding of pests on the grounds and within establishment facilities. Pest control substances used must be safe and effective under the conditions of use and not be applied or stored in a manner that will result in the adulteration of product or the creation of insanitary conditions.

Code: 04802
Violation: 317.2(c)

Citation: On December 20, 2011 at approxiametley 12:30 hours whileverifying the labeling regulatory requirements the follow non-compliance was observed:The total pallet product boxes are 22 with 4 d ifferent pallet manif est on the outside of the containers totaling 1313.2 pounds in weight. Missing the Company signature line on immediate containers was the non-compliance and was retained with U .S.retain tag No.826 34397:I observed thefollowing for Type of Product: Beef Bnls Chuck Flap Meat 9 boxesfor (511.35); Beef  B/1 Export Rib 5 boxes for (330.55); + Beef Bnls Strips 6 boxes for (339.30); and Beef Bnls Ribeye for 2 boxes of 2″ Lip for (132) This product has establishment bud # 1077 on the immediate container, but does not contain specifically the gerneral labeling requirement meaning Name, place of business of the man ufacture (packer) of the product stated  above on  its immediate containers was not  shown as having  a  signature  line on the product label. There is no establishment numer on any packages inside on the packaged product. The information on immediate container should be in reference to 9CFR 317.2C Generic Labeling.

Regulation:

317.2(c) Labels of all products shall show the following information on the principal display panel (except as otherwise permitted in this part), in accordance with the requirements of this part or, if applicable, part 319 of this subchapter.

Code: 01C02
Violation: 416.13(c), 416.2(b)(1), 416.2(d), 416.4(d)

Citation: The following deficiencies were observed in the boning area 0800 hours during the processing of the bon ing operation: thetwo cooling u nits at the North Wall leaked con densation or was in the defrosting state and water droplets d ripped 2 d rips per second directly on the floor and made contact to the outside surface of 1 box of product that was sitting on the packaging table directly und er neath the two unit and no raw product directly was affected on the inside of the boxed product. One scabbard which contained 5 knives, 1hook was bought up to the boning room with left over previous day residue.When I asked about the processing equipment the assistant to [redacted] [redacted] stated he had forgotten to wash his equipment the previous day. The Second concerns of non-compliances were structural : In the Portion Control area of shipping over the door overhead structure of the freezer was covered with beaded condensation over the top of freezer door frame where product is stored. The third observance was three puddles of water standing on the floor of the basement box area  (one box for packaging product was wet from d ripping water from the above ceiling structures in the box area also there was a puddle of water outside of the chemical cage adjacent from spices stored on racks, and one puddle of water inside the chemical cage. Water was also dripping from sliver piping overhead structure at the end of the basement lower steps section [redacted] with already available with me and was able to see immediately each non-compliance.All condensation in the processing area was immediately died, the wet product box was changed and the  [redacted] equipment was immediately was cleaned and sanitized no product was affect or went out in to commerce that was harmful to health .

Regulation:

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

416.2(b)(1) Establishment buildings, including their structures, rooms, and compartments must be of sound construction, be kept in good repair, and be of sufficient size to allow for processing, handling, and storage of product in a manner that does not result in product adulteration or the creation of insanitary conditions.

416.2(d) Ventilation. 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(d) Product must be protected from adulteration during processing, handling, storage, loading, and unloading at and during transportation from official establishments.

Code: 04804
Violation: 317.4

Citation: On November 14,2011 at approximately 08:55 hours I observed the product for Direct U.S.A, Product Code No. 45005 Beef Peppercorn Steaks 8 pc/ 6oz.490 Boxes for the total weight 1,750 pounds was observed for labeling requirements and features. Two pallets were being processed and packed one in Portion Control and one in Breaking Department location. In processing areas product was packed by [redacted] I requested the Label of Approval for this particular product being packed and handled during processing from [redacted] [redacted]). [redacted]swas unableto provide an approved label. It was discussed that in a past time the application was applied for but was returned to the establishment unprocessed with the barcode labeled as USDA-FSIS (12) Manual Barcode 60685270 which had not been officially approved for the label.I took a regulatory control action to retain the two pallets with U.S. Retained tags Number B 32 008922 & Number A5088367 until approved according with the regu lation and currently waiting for establishment response.

Regulation:

317.4(a) No final labeling shall be used on any product unless the sketch labeling of such final labeling has been submitted for approval to the Food Labeling Division, Regulatory Programs, Food Safety and Inspection Service, and approved by such division, accompanied by FSIS form, Application for Approval of Labels, Marking, and Devices, except for generically approved labeling authorized for use in § 317.5(b). The management of the official establishment or establishment certified under a foreign inspection system, in accordance with part 327 of this subchapter, must maintain a copy of all labeling used, along with the product formulation and processing procedure, in accordance with part 320 of this subchapter. Such records shall be made available to any duly authorized representative of the Secretary upon request.

Code: 01C01
Violation: 310.22(e)(1), 310.22(e)(3), 416.16(a), 416.16(c)

Citation: During Record Review I noticed that the Daily BSM/SRM Segregation of cattle log was missing the record and not available for review at the end of the shift 11/07/11. I a lso informed office management 11/08/11that the record was not recorded, signed, dated or initialed of that day’soperation when; I reviewed records for the 2nd time. The record was not availa ble for review on the SSOP Record LPI Form 35.The documentation of the implementation and monitoring of SRM/BSM was not documented in the log for date of 11/07/2011. The establishment received carcassess from the [redacted] slaughter plant., [redacted] was immed iatley informed of the issue. According to [redacted] had an emergency for Germany and [redacted] was to fill out the document correctly; but stated he’d verified the carcasses for BSM/SRM. This procedu re was unable to be verified since the record was not available at time of the record review verification for the record.

Regulation:

310.22(e)(1) Procedures for the removal, segregation, and disposition of specified risk materials. (1) Establishments that slaughter cattle and establishments that process the carcasses or parts of cattle must develop, implement, and maintain written procedures for the removal, segregation, and disposition of specified risk materials. These procedures must address potential contamination of edible materials with specified risk materials before, during, and after entry into the establishment. Establishments must incorporate their procedures for the removal, segregation, and disposition of specified risk materials into their HACCP plans or Sanitation SOPs or other prerequisite programs.

310.22(e)(3) Establishments that slaughter cattle and establishments that process the carcasses or parts of cattle must routinely evaluate the effectiveness of their procedures for the removal, segregation, and disposition of specified risk materials in preventing the use of these materials for human food and must revise the procedures as necessary whenever any changes occur that could affect the removal, segregation, and disposition of specified risk materials.

416.16(a) Each official establishment shall maintain daily records sufficient to document the implementation and monitoring of the Sanitation SOP’s and any corrective actions taken. The establishment employee(s) specified in the Sanitation SOP’s as being responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the procedure(s) specified in the Sanitation SOP’s shall authenticate these records with his or her initials and the date.

416.16(c) Records required by this part shall be maintained for at least 6 months and made accesable available to FSIS. All such records shall be maintained at the official establishment for 48 hours following completion, after which they may be maintained off-site provided such records can be made available to FSIS within 24 hours of request.

Code: 01001
Violation: 416.2(d), 416.1

Citation: October 21,2011@ approximately 0545 hours during an operational review in the “Portion Control Processing Area” the following non-compliance was observed : Du ring the processing of a raw beef  steak operation on the southwest boning location of portion control. I observed beaded condensation on the overhead structures of the air-conditioning fan units and adjacent white piping connected directly to it, and directly over the white cutting boa rds and penn ing machine adjacent to raw beef holding bin .Employees were working on the white cutting boards of a direct food contact surface used when trimming raw steak cuts. The [redacted] was immediately addressed, the line was stopped, the affected area was directly wiped down as needed, cleaned and sanitized to prevent dripping condensation that could affect the product and cause of cross contamination during the process. The l ine was re-started after sanitary conditions was re-stored.

Regulation:

416.2(d) Ventilation. 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.

416.1 Each official establishment must be operated and maintained in a manner sufficient to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions and to ensure that product is not adulterated.

Code: 01001
Violation: 416.2(b)(3)

Citation: During a establishment review on the inside premisesat the shipping and recieving dock door number three I noticed that the dock door was pulled  wide open and it was not being attended  and no trailer was in at the door.  I observed flies flying in the entrance to the Portion Control and Scale room door which was open . I informed [redacted] about the concern  and he stated, ” I  was waiting on  a truck when the  product ran  out in the bann ing room, the truck took so long that  I  forgot it  was open” the dooor was shut immed iatley.I informed the [redacted] that this issue was discussed in previous establishment  meetings and the same condition was re-occuring. [redacted] informed establishment employees to close dock door and keep them closed when there is no trailer to un load product. I found no product contaminated and it was not necessary to put a reject or retain any product.

Regulation:

416.2(b)(3) Walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, and other outside openings must be constructed and maintained to prevent the entrance of vermin, such as flies, rats, and mice.

Code: 01001
Violation: 416.1

Citation: While performing a sanitation performance standard in the production area, the following deficiency was noted: The overhead  pipe supplying the air had become rusty, as well as had frayed edgesof tape wrapped around the threaded area. This section of piping was located directly over exposed product area prior to the tray being sealed. This situation could if left unattended could lead to possible product contamination from these foreign materials. the establishment’s failure to comply with 9 CFR 416.1of the code of federal regulations.  

Regulation:

416.1 Each official establishment must be operated and maintained in a manner sufficient to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions and to ensure that product is not adulterated.

Code: 01001
Violation: 416.1

Citation: While performing a sanitation performance standards review of the facility, the following deficiencies were noted: In the processing/assembly area, clean parts for equipment to be used that morning were stored in “inedible” containers. Also noted, was a container in the spice storage area which contained unused equipment. In this container, in addition to the equipment, was a bottle of oil, along with various other forms of debris including trays, gloves as well as a drinking cup. These insanitary conditions could lead to possible product adulteration. At this time there was no product being run on this line, so there was no product adulteration observed. [redacted] was notified of the establishments failure to comply with 9 CFR 416.1(a) of the code of federal regulations.

Regulation:

416.1 Each official establishment must be operated and maintained in a manner sufficient to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions and to ensure that product is not adulterated.

Code: 01802
Violation: 416.1

Citation: .While performing a pre-operational review and observation task,the following non-compliance was observed: The downspout for kettles #2, 3, 4, and 5 were observed to contain product residue inside of all. Kettles were retained with USDA Retain Tag 826532422, pending corrective actions to be implemented.[redacted]r was informed of the establishments failure to comply with 9 CFR 416.1 of the code of federal regulations.

Regulation:

416.1 Each official establishment must be operated and maintained in a manner sufficient to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions and to ensure that product is not adulterated.

Code: 01802
Violation: 416.13(c), 416.l5(b)

Citation: At approximately OSOO hours, after the establishment ‘s pre-operational inspection and beforethe start of production while performing a pre-operational review and observation verification procedure IPP observed the following non-compliance in the Cooking Room of the regulated facility.
Red product residue from the previous day of production was observed in “#16-Tomato Sausce Mixer Kettle”. The residue was noted by IPP to be present: inside the kettle, on the rubber gasket and the flow pipe which connect the “Tomato Sausce Mixer Kettleto the Steam Kettle in which product is cooked .
Equipment was rejected with USDS-FSIS tag # 19125826. [redacted] was verbally informed of this noncompliance.

Regulation:

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

416.l5(b) Corrective actions include procedures to ensure appropriate disposition of product(s) that may be contaminated, restore sanitary conditions, and prevent the recurrence of direct contamination or adulteration of product( s), including appropriate reevaluation and modification of the Sanitation SOP’s and the procedures specified therein or appropriate improvements in the execution of the Sanitation SOP’s or the procedures specified therein.

NOTICE of SUSPENSION HELD in ABEYANCE:

This letter confirms the September 20,, 2013, verbal notification provided to you by Dr. Karnail Mudahar, Deputy District Manager, of the Food Saefty and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) decision to place the suspension of slaughter operations in abeyance at your establishment M31559, located at the above address. This decision is based upon your responses proffered to the Chicago Distrist Office on Septemeber 20, 2013.

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NOTICE of SUSPENSION REVISED:

This letter confirms the September 20, 2013, verbal notification provided to you by Dr. Karnail Mudahar, Deputy District Manager, of the Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) decision to suspend the assignment of inspectors at your establishment M31559, Rantoul Foos, LLC, in Rantoul, IL. This includes the slaughter inspection at your establishment. This action was initiated, in accordance with Title 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations (9CFR) 500.3(b). This action was taken because of your establishment’s inability to effectively implement humane methods of slaughtering and handling of animals under the Acts, as outlined below, and in a manner that complies with FSIS regulatory requirements. This was evident by FSIS’ findings that your establishment failed to comply with the requirements 9 CFR 313.15 (a) 1 and 313.15 (a) (3).

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Code: 04804
Violation: 317.1

Citation: On 10/27/11at approximately 1:15 pm while performing sanitation stardard operational procedure, (SSOP), Inspection Program Personnel observed the following noncompliance. Inside the product holding cooler there was various products and ingredients being stored, which did not have labels, or any other type of identifying marks. The product was retained and retain tag number 826532320 was applied. The following, is a list of those items, with approximate weights. -30 lb plastic bag of what appears to be peperoni -10 lb plastic bag of the same as above -20 lb box of what appears to be sauce -Plastic bag with two links -40 lb brown paper bag of what appears to be spices. This noncompliance is a violation of regulation 317.l(a) which states in part; when in an official establishment, any inspected and passed product is placed in any receptacle or covering constituting an immediate container, there shall be affixed to such container a label as described in 317.2…[redacted], is being notified of this noncompliance with the issuance of this noncompliace report, (NR). No product injurious to public health has entered commerce as a result of this noncompliance.

Regulation:

317.1(a) When, in an official establishment, any inspected and passed product is placed in any receptacle or covering constituting an immediate container, there shall be affixed to such container a label as described in § 317.2 except that the following do not have to bear such a label.

Code:01802
Violation:416.3(a)

Citation: On 07/27/2011 at approximately 4:45 am while performing pre-operational inspection I observed the following noncompliance. In the number five room (dough room) the [redacted] and [redacted] dough mixers have peeling paint/plastic on the lid of both machines. This noncompliance is a violation of regulation 416.3(a), which states in part; Equipment and utensils used for processing or otherwise handling edible products or ingredients must be of such material and construction to facilitate thorough cleaning and to ensure that their use will not cause the adulteration of product during processing, handling, or storage. Equipment and utensils must be maintained in sanitary condition so as to not to adulterate product. [redacted] was notified and shown the noncompliance and informed an NR (noncompliance report) will be issued.

No product injurious to public health has entered commerce as a result of this noncompliance.

Regulation:

416.3(a) Equipment and utensils used for processing or otherwise handling edible product or ingredients must be of such material and construction to facilitate thorough cleaning and to ensure that their use will not cause the adulteration of product during processing, handling, or storage. Equipment and utensils must be maintained in sanitary condition so as not to adulterate product.

Code: 01001
Violation: 416.1, 416.2(a)

Citation:

On 07/ 15/2011 at approximately 7:00 am while performing Sanitation Performance Standard verification procedures, Inspection Program Personnel (IPP) observed the following record keeping noncompliance. IPP reviewed the pest control service log over the last six months. The documented log entries made by the service technician indicated mutiple entries for rodent activity. The establishment failed to document any corrective actions for these entries.The following is a list of the dates and description of those entries.

-1/13/2011 Interior activity, storage next to garage, one rat captured

-4/22/2011 Exterior activity, station Ext 2, one rat captured

-4/08/2011 Exterior activity, station Ext 2 (perimeter) one rat captured

This noncompliance is a violation of regulat ions 416.1,416.2(a) and 416.15 [redacted] was notified, verbally and with the issuance of this noncompliance report.

No product injurious to public health has entered commerce as a result of this nncompliance.

Regulation:

416.1 Each official establishment must be operated and maintained in a manner sufficient to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions and to ensure that product is not adulterated.

416.2(a) Grounds and pest control. The grounds about an establishment must be maintained to prevent conditions that could lead to insanitary conditions, adulteration of product, or interfere with inspection by FSIS program employees. Establishments must have in place a pest management program to prevent the harborage and breeding of pests on the grounds and within establishment facilities. Pest control substances used must be safe and effective under the conditions of use and not be applied or stored in a manner that will result in the adulteration of product or the creation of insanitary conditions.

Code:  01802
Violation:  416.1

Citation: While performiong a pre-operational review and observation task,the following non-compliance was observed :After being informed by [redacted], that the Quality Control Department had completed their pre-operational procedure and was now ready for USDA verification, the following non-compliance was observed: The motor wh ich is situated atop the conveyor for the cube/dicer machine had rust and peeling paint. The motor and conveyor assembly was affixed with USDA Retain Tag 826532421. No product was affected as no production had occured for the day. [redacted] was notified of the establishment’sfailure to comply with 9 CFR 416.1of the code of federal regulations.

Regulation:

416.1 Each official establishment must be operated and maintained in a manner sufficient to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions and to ensure that product is not adulterated.