date:Nov 20, 2012
or, and the plant is not built to allow floors, walls and ceilings to be adequately cleaned.
Investigators also found raw materials were exposed to potential contamination. Raw, in-shell peanuts were found outside the plant in uncovered trailers. Birds were observed landing in the trailers and the peanuts were exposed to rain, which provides a growth environment for Salmonella and other bacteria. Inside the warehouse, facility doors were open to the outside, which could allow pests to enter.