The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against International Fresh Produce LLC for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company, operating from Texas, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to 12 produce sellers for $161,510 from Jan. 2024 through Sept. 2024.
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USDA has also filed an administrative complaint against Jaspo Inc. (Jaspo) for alleged violations of PACA. Jaspo, operating from Wash., allegedly failed to make payment promptly to seven produce sellers for $401,276 from Oct. 2023 through Feb. 2024.
Both companies will have an opportunity to request a hearing. Should USDA find that either company committed repeated and flagrant violations, they would be barred from the produce industry as a licensee for three years, or two years with the posting of a USDA-approved surety bond. Further, its principals could not be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee for two years, or one year with the posting of a USDA-approved surety bond.
Click here for an overview of companies that previously violated PACA.
For more information:
Investigative Enforcement Branch
USDA
Tel: +1 (202) 720-6873
[email protected]
https://www.ams.usda.gov/
