WASHINGTON, D.C. - The USDA has cited Florida European Export Import Co. Inc., a Miami, Florida-based company for failure to pay for produce.
Florida European Export Import Co. Inc. allegedly failed to pay $383,991 to nine sellers for 139 lots of produce, according to a press release. Consequently, the company has been barred from operating in the produce industry until June 2, 2016, at which time it may reapply for a PACA license. The company’s principals at the time of the violation are now deceased.
In the past three years, the USDA resolved approximately 4,600 claims under the PACA involving more than $87 million. Individuals, including sole proprietors, partners, members, managers, officers, directors, or major stockholders may not be employed or affiliated with any PACA licensee without the approval of the USDA. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), PACA Division, regulates fair trading practices of produce businesses operating subject to PACA.
