USDA announces reparation order satisfied for Texas company

The USDA said Dec. 22 that Fernando McIntyre, doing business as Morning Star Produce, satisfied an $8,640 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act involving unpaid produce transactions.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Dec. 22 that Fernando McIntyre, doing business as Morning Star Produce, satisfied an $8,640 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act involving unpaid produce transactions.

The McAllen, Texas, company can continue operating in the produce industry upon applying for and being issued a PACA license, according to the release. Fernando McIntyre was listed as the sole proprietor of the business and may now be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee.

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