USDA sanctions two PACA violators
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on two produce companies for failure to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
The following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry, according to a news release:
- Faith and Stiles Farmers Market, Lauderhill, Fla., for failing to pay a $12,035 award in favor of a Florida seller. Daimia Matthews was listed as the officer, director and major stockholder of the business.
- Angel Gomez, doing business as Chapulin Fresh Produce, McAllen, Texas, for failing to pay an $8,566 award in favor of a Massachusetts seller. Angel Gomez was listed as the sole proprietor of the business.
