Florida Firm Posts $110,000 cash surety to employ PACA violator
The bond was posted with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to employ Jeff Pfaff, previously named in a PACA action. Pfaff was the only officer of Top Tomato Company, Pompano Beach, Fla., which was found to have committed repeated and flagrant PACA violations.
Any PACA licensee wishing to employ persons who have failed to pay a reparation award, or have been subject to a USDA disciplinary action, must post a USDA-approved surety bond.
USDA will hold the $110,000 bond for four years, providing assurance to the industry that the company will be able to pay for produce purchased and to conduct its business according to PACA rules.
For more information:
Nadine Wilkins
USDA
Tel: +1 (202) 720-8998
Email: nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov
www.ams.usda.gov