According to a press release from the USDA, the following businesses and individuals are currently restricted from operating in the produce industry:
- Super Berry Man Inc., doing business as Villegas Produce out of Los Angeles, CA, for failing to pay a $33,539 award in favor of a California seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Roberto Villegas was listed as the Officer, Director, and major stockholder of the business.
- G & D Enterprises of Weldon LLC, operating out of Weldon, NC, for failing to pay an $8,355 award in favor of a Georgia seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, James D. McCully and Gwendolyn M. McCully were listed as members of the business.
- LRCSL LLC, operating out of Greenville, TX, for failing to pay a $40,475 award in favor of a Texas seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, Lance L. Logan was listed as a member of the business.
In the past three years, USDA resolved approximately 4,250 PACA claims involving more than $77 million. Our experts also assisted more than 7,000 callers with issues valued at approximately $110 million. These are just two examples of how USDA continues to support the fruit and vegetable industry.
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