Paul E. Taiclet
Executive Vice President
American Cruise Lines
741 Boston Post Road, Suite 200
Guilford , CT 06437
United States
Taiclet@americancruiselines.comFEI 1000524534Issued Jan 24, 2023Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East V
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Violations1
Issue DateJan 24, 2023
Product TypeFood & Beverages
StatusOpen
Letter Details
Firm
American Cruise Lines
Location
Paul E. Taiclet
Executive Vice President
American Cruise Lines
741 Boston Post Road, Suite 200
Guilford , CT 06437
United States
Taiclet@americancruiselines.com
FEI Number
1000524534
Country
United States
Issue Date
January 24, 2023
Issuing Office
Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East V
Product Type
Food & Beverages
Status
Open
Summary
American Cruise Lines was cited for serving adulterated potable water on its American Star and American Heritage cruise vessels, which contained Legionella pneumophila and other Legionella species detected in biofilm swabs and water samples. The violation stemmed from insanitary conditions in the potable water systems aboard both vessels that created risk of contamination and rendered the water injurious to health. The enforcement action followed three confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease diagnosed in passengers who traveled on these vessels in April, September, and September-October 2021, prompting FDA investigations and inspections from December 2021 through August 2022.
American Cruise Lines FDA Warning Letter, January 24, 2023
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