Regulation .23 Traceability, Sampling, and Detention.
Regulation .23 Traceability, Sampling, and Detention.LinkCopy Citation
A.
The person-in-charge shall ensure that:
(1)
Records are maintained that allow for traceability of food or food ingredients received by the food processing plant that include the:
(a)
Date received; and
(b)
Previous source’s:
(i)
Name;
(ii)
Address; and
(iii)
Contact information;
(2)
Records are maintained that allow for traceability of food and food ingredients that identify the initial distribution of the food that include:
(a)
The date the food was released;
(b)
A lot code number or other identifier, if available;
(c)
The type of food released, including brand name and specific variety; and
(d)
For the transporter of the food and the intended immediate recipient, the:
(i)
Name;
(ii)
Address; and
(iii)
Contact information;
(3)
All records maintained that allow for traceability are made available to the Department for review and copying upon request; and
(4)
The collection of food and environmental samples by the Department is allowed in accordance with Health-General Article, §§21-249 and 21-251, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B.
The Department shall:
(1)
Collect food and environmental samples as often as necessary for enforcement of this chapter;
(2)
Sample food in accordance with Health-General Article, §§21-249 and 21-251, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(3)
Take action on a food where indicated in accordance with Health-General Article, §§21-211, 21-253, and 21-254, Annotated Code of Maryland, by:
(a)
Issuing a detention order;
(b)
Seeking voluntary destruction; or
(c)
Filing a petition for an order of forfeiture for destruction.