PFI Express satisfies PACA order

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has lifted Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act sanctions on PFI Express Inc.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has lifted Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act sanctions on PFI Express Inc.

The Valley Stream, N.Y., company paid the $57,638 it owed in the PACA case, according to the USDA, and can continue operating in the produce industry after applying for and receiving a PACA license, according to a news release.

Romilda Silva, who was listed as the officer, director and major stockholder of PFI Express, can no be employed by/affiliated with a PACA licensee, according to the release.

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