Andrew Gutierrez Jr.

Multiple years of experience in Food Safety and Inspection Services committing to protect the public health by providing ongoing verification activities to ensure safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled products for both domestic and foreign affairs.

Enforcing policies and regulations on a routine basis ensuring consumer safety through thorough inspections and compliance checks Skilled in hazard analysis, regulatory compliance, and safety protocols. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting well to changing needs. Dependable and effective in maintaining high standards and delivering impactful outcomes Aiming to achieve overall compliance, reducing risk of foodborne illnesses, and the ambition for fostering growth.

• Situation: On August 10, 2020, at 0143 hours, while performing Good Commercial Practices, I came across a red condemn combo bin that was one quarter full of poultry birds in the Live Hang Area. On top of the pile of dead birds, I observed movement coming from a bird that was lying on its back.
• Action: Due to this movement, I proceeded to investigate further. I went closer to the combo bin with a flashlight and say the bird in question was indeed alive, sprayed with detanurant gasping for air. I immediately informed the SPHV and simultaneously got a hold of a Supervisor for Live Hang.
• Result: After discussing the observations with my immediate supervisor and finding the establishment’s corrective actions to electively euthanize the bird, the SPHV informed the establishment of the forthcoming Poultry Mistreatment MOI. I documented and issued my observations in an MOI. I also noted that a similar incident occurred less than three weeks ago, linking it to the previous MOI issued. I referenced that per Docket No. 04-037N, establishments under PPIA and regulations require that live poultry be handled in a manner that is consistent with good commercial practices and that they do not die from causes other than slaughter.