Kellogg Co. has been told to fix sanitary violations at its Atlanta plant that were identified by inspectors investigating Listeria bacteria contamination of Eggo buttermilk waffles.
In a letter posted Tuesday on its Web site, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said inspectors observed workers cleaning equipment with high-pressure water that splashed near raw food ingredients, Bloomberg news reported.
In addition, a cart with uncovered trash was seen within six inches of raw food materials, and a worker who touched his nose and moustache failed to re-wash or use sanitizer on his hands before returning to work.
The FDA inspection took place Oct. 22 through Oct. 29, 2009, about two months after the Georgia Department of Agriculture said it found Listeria in some Eggo buttermilk waffles, Bloomberg reported.
In the Jan. 27 letter, the FDA says Kellogg has 15 days to respond with specific corrective measures.
