Md. Code Regs. 10.15.04.23

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 10.15.04.23 - Traceability, Sampling, and Detention

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.

Md. Code Regs. 10.15.04.23

Regulation .23 adopted effective 51:15 Md. R. 708, eff. 8/5/2024.