WASHINGTON, D.C. - Two PACA violators in Florida and New Jersey have been restricted from operating in the produce industry, according to a USDA press release.

Manatee Logistics Inc., a Palmetto, FL based company, failed to pay a $5,600 award in favor of a North Carolina seller. Donald Croslyn was listed as the officer, director, and major stockholder of the business.

Watermelons Inc., a Howell NJ based company, failed to pay a $19,318 award in favor of a North Carolina seller. Charles F. Pagano 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.

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