Two PACA violators in California and Florida have been restricted by the USDA from operating in the produce industry, according to a press release.
Calgreen Produce Corp., a Los Angeles, California-based company, has failed to pay a $7,924 award in favor of a California seller. Feras R. Mohammad was listed as the officer director, and major stockholder of the business.
Pangea Produce Distributors Inc., a Miami, Florida-based company, has failed to pay a $24,179 award in favor of a Tennessee seller. Rachel M. Badilla was listed as the officer, director, and major stockholder of the business.
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.
