USDA sanctions three companies for PACA debts

USDA sanctions three companies for PACA debts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failure to pay Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act reparation awards, according to a USDA news release.

The following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry:

  • East and West Gourmet Afghan Food Inc., Livermore, Calif., for failing to pay a $62,121 award in favor of a California seller. Nazifa Sidiq and Billal Sidiq were listed as the officers, directors and/or major stockholders of the business.
  • El Grupo Oso Inc., Pompano Beach, Fla., for failing to pay a $26,224 award in favor of an Arkansas seller. Greyvi Fuenmayor and Robert Weiss were listed as the officers, directors and/or major stockholders of the business.
  • Raz Trading LLC, Jersey City, N.J., for failing to pay a $22,164 award in favor of a California seller. Kevin Razzoli was listed as a member of the business.

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