21 CFR § 1.378
What criteria does FDA use to order a detention?
June 25, 2020
An officer or qualified employee of FDA may order the detention of any article of food that is found during an inspection, examination, or investigation under the act if the officer or qualified employee has reason to believe that the article of food is adulterated or misbranded.
[76 FR 25541, May 5, 2011]