21 CFR 110.20(b)(2) citations

Contamination with microorganisms, chemicals, filth, etc.

FDA investigators cited 21 CFR 110.20(b)(2) 355 times at 331 facilities in the inspection citations FDA publishes, most recently in an inspection that ended Dec 3, 2019. A citation is an observation listed on Form FDA 483 at the end of an inspection; it is not a final agency decision.

Citations by fiscal year

FDA fiscal yearCitations
20201
20194
20189
201731
201636
201531
201428
201329
201239
201156

Recent citations

The latest inspections that cited this section. Facility names link to each facility's FDA record.

Inspection endedFacilityCountryObservation
Dec 3, 2019Olam Processing Cote d'Ivoire S.A.Ivory CoastProper precautions to protect food and food-packaging materials from contamination with microorganisms cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant design.
Aug 27, 2019Viti FoodsFijiProper precautions to protect food from contamination with microorganisms, filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant construction and design.
Jul 2, 2019Custom Ag-Pak, LLCUnited StatesProper precautions to protect food-contact surfaces from contamination with microorganisms and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant.
Feb 1, 2019Yamaki Co., Ltd.JapanProper precautions to protect from contamination with extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant construction.
Jan 22, 2019KATSUOBUSHI NO KANEI CO.,LTD.JapanProper precautions to protect food and food-contact surfaces from contamination with filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant construction and design.
Aug 23, 2018Anahuac, Inc.United StatesProper precautions to protect food and food-contact surfaces from contamination with cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant.
May 24, 2018Julio's Seasoning & Corn Chips Inc.United StatesProper precautions to protect food and food-packaging materials from contamination with microorganisms, filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant.
May 7, 2018Deep Dairy Products, LLCUnited StatesProper precautions to protect food and food-contact surfaces from contamination with microorganisms, filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant construction.
Mar 28, 2018Aunt Lizzie's Inc.United StatesProper precautions to protect food and food-contact surfaces from contamination with microorganisms, filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant construction and design.
Mar 14, 2018Aviko B.V.NetherlandsProper precautions to protect food and food-contact surfaces from contamination with filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant design.
Mar 6, 2018Signature Baking CompanyUnited StatesProper precautions to protect food-packaging materials from contamination with extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant.
Feb 16, 2018Spice Bouquet, IncUnited StatesProper precautions to protect food, food-contact surfaces and food-packaging materials from contamination with microorganisms, filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant construction.
Nov 3, 2017Dairy Farmers Of AmericaUnited StatesProper precautions to protect food and food-contact surfaces from contamination with chemicals and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant design.
Oct 20, 2017American Hearth Emporium Bakery, LLCUnited StatesProper precautions to protect food and food-contact surfaces from contamination with filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant construction.
Sep 18, 2017Naju Pear Horticulture Cooperative FederationKorea (the Republic of)Proper precautions to protect food-packaging materials from contamination with filth cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant design.
Sep 12, 2017Segi SusanKorea (the Republic of)Proper precautions to protect food and food-contact surfaces from contamination with microorganisms, filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant construction and design.
Aug 4, 2017GOAB, Inc.United StatesProper precautions to protect food from contamination with filth cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant construction.
Jun 13, 2017Welsh Lady PreservesUnited KingdomProper precautions to protect food-packaging materials from contamination with microorganisms, filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant construction and design.
Apr 21, 2017Lusamerica Foods IncUnited StatesProper precautions to protect food-contact surfaces from contamination with microorganisms, filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant design.
Apr 21, 2017Nestle Dreyer's Ice Cream CompanyUnited StatesProper precautions to protect food, food-contact surfaces and food-packaging materials from contamination with microorganisms, filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant construction…
Apr 11, 2017Today's Temptations, Inc.United StatesProper precautions to protect from contamination with cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant.
Apr 10, 2017Maine Sea Salt CompanyUnited StatesProper precautions to protect food from contamination with filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant construction.
Mar 28, 2017Simonetto Alimentos Ltda.BrazilProper precautions to protect food and food-contact surfaces from contamination with microorganisms and filth cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant design.
Mar 16, 2017Coach Farm Enterprises, Inc.United StatesProper precautions to protect food from contamination with microorganisms, filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant construction and design.
Mar 10, 2017Cinquina InternationalItalyProper precautions to protect food and food-contact surfaces from contamination with microorganisms, chemicals, filth and extraneous material cannot be taken because of deficiencies in plant design.

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