Any article of food and any drug, device, or cosmetic that is adulterated, misbranded, or unregistered or which has been manufactured, processed, or packed in a factory or establishment, the operator of which did not, at the time of manufacture, processing, or packing, hold an unsuspended valid permit, if so required under R.S. 40:612, is subject to seizure and condemnation by the department or by any officer or employee it designates for that purpose.
La. Public Health and Safety § 40:632