§ 41581

If the State Director of Health Services finds, after investigation and examination, that any canned fruits or vegetables, including olives, that are found in the possession of any person, firm, company, or corporation are misbranded or mislabeled within the meaning of this chapter, he or she may seize the canned fruits or vegetables, including olives, and tag them “embargoed.” The canned fruits or vegetables, including olives, shall not thereafter be sold, removed, or otherwise disposed of pending a hearing and final disposition as provided by Part 5 (commencing with Section 109875) of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code.

(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 64. Effective September 29, 1996.)