USDA bars four companies from industry for PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has barred four companies in three states from operating in the industry after it determined they have broken Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act rules.

The companies did not meet contractual obligations to produce sellers, according to a USDA news release. Principals at the company cannot be employed by or affiliated with a PACA licensee without USDA approval.

The companies and their principals are:

• Poblano Fresh Produce Corp., Los Angeles, Calif., for not paying $230,918 to a California seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Eliborio Ramirez was listed as the officer, director and major stockholder of the business.
• Maya Fruit Corp. Inc., Miami Lakes, Fla., for failing to pay $18,972 to a Texas seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Richard Vega was listed as the officer, director and major stockholder of the business.
• Suncrest Produce Solutions, Winter Haven, Fla., for failing to pay $26,650 to a Virginia seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Jason Turner was listed as the sole principal of the business.
• Terrys Supermarket No. 7 LLC, Lewisville, Texas, for not paying $10,802 to a Texas seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Kun W. Yu was listed as a member of the business.

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