Section 25-B3504. ADMINISTRATIVE - EMBARGO ORDER, CONTENTS

 

3504.1The embargo order notice shall:

 

(a)State that food subject to the order may not be used, sold, moved from the food processing operation, or destroyed without a written release of the order from the Department;

 

(b)State the specific reasons for placing the food under the embargo order with reference to the applicable provisions of this Code and the hazard or adverse effect created by the observed condition;

 

(c)Completely identify the food subject to the embargo order by the common name, the label information, a container description, the quantity, the Department's tag or identification information, and location;

 

(d)State that the licensee or dealer has the right to a hearing and may request a hearing by submitting a timely request in accordance with chapter 37, which shall not stay the Department's imposition of the embargo;

 

(e)State that the Department may order the destruction of the food if a timely request for a hearing is not received; and

 

(f)Provide the name and address of the Department representative to whom a request for a hearing may be made.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).