WASHINGTON - The USDA has lifted PACA reparation sanctions on Grambs Produce LLC, a Nogales, Arizona-based company.
Grambs Produce LLC has reportedly met its obligations and is now free to operate in the produce industry, according to a USDA press release. Mario Grambs was listed as a member of the business and may now be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee.
The company had formerly been restricted from operating in the produce industry for allegedly failing to pay a $13,954 award in favor of an Arizona seller.
In the past three years, USDA resolved approximately 4,250 PACA claims involving more than $77 million. The USDA also assisted more than 7,000 callers with issues valued at approximately $110 million. Individuals, including sole proprietors, partners, members, managers, officers, directors, or major stockholders may not be employed by 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.
