USDA restricts PACA violator in Oregon

The USDA has imposed sanctions on one Oregon produce business for failing to meet contractual obligations to the seller of produce under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, according to a news release.

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The USDA has imposed sanctions on one Oregon produce business for failing to meet contractual obligations to the seller under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, according to a news release.

These sanctions include suspending the business’ PACA license and barring the principal operator of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA, the release said.

The following business and individual are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry:

  • EasyPeasy LLC, operating out of Salem, Ore., for failing to pay a $13,107 award in favor of an Oregon seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Eric L. Burdge was listed as the manager and member of the business.

For more information, contact the PACA Division’s Dispute Resolution Branch at (202) 720-2890 or PACAdispute@usda.gov.

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