PACA violations continue for SCC International

SCC International Inc., Rio Rico, Ariz., continues to be restricted from operating in the produce industry, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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SCC International Inc., Rio Rico, Ariz., continues to be restricted from operating in the produce industry, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The company has failed to pay $3,742 to an Arizona produce seller under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, according to a USDA news release. SCC International owes numerous produce sellers almost $249,000 and has been barred from doing business in the industry.

Sergio Chamberlain, who was listed as the officer, director and major stockholder of the business, has also been barred from the produce industry for violating the PACA, according to the release.

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