Which action is used to remove a batch from commerce due to noncompliance until it is corrected?

• A. Administrative Detention Of Product.
• B. Recall Of Product.
• C. Civil Penalty.
• D. Warning Letter.

Answer: (B)

Holding a batch to prevent sale or distribution while the issue is investigated and corrected is accomplished through Administrative Detention Of Product. This action temporarily stops the product from moving in commerce because there is a reason to believe it may be noncompliant, giving inspectors time to verify the problem and require corrective actions before any further distribution. It’s a proactive hold, not a removal from the market. A recall, by contrast, is the removal of product from commerce after noncompliance has been identified or confirmed, typically following an investigation or agreement with the company. Civil penalties are monetary fines for violations and do not themselves remove product from the market, and a warning letter is a formal notice of noncompliance without taking immediate action to halt or remove product.