What labeling or marking requirements apply to a detained article of food?
A detention order may require that the detained article of food be labeled or marked as detained. The FDA tag or label will include, among other information, a statement that the article of food must not be consumed, moved, altered, or tampered with in any manner for the period shown, without the written permission of an authorized FDA representative. This marking is different from the marking that FDA may require under section 308 of the Bioterrorism Act for food refused admission into the United States. What expedited procedures apply when FDA initiates a seizure action against a detained perishable food? If FDA initiates a seizure against a perishable food subject to a detention order, the final rule requires FDA to send the seizure recommendation to the Department of Justice (DoJ) within 4 calendar days after the detention order is issued, unless extenuating circumstances exist. Who receives a copy of the detention order? FDA will issue the detention order to the owner, operator, o
