USDA Restricts Three PACA Violators in Texas and Michigan
WASHINGTON - Three PACA violators in Texas and Michigan have been restricted from operating in the produce industry, according to a USDA press release.
JD Rodriguez Produce Inc., a Dallas, Texas-based company, has failed to pay a $28,801 award in favor of a Texas seller. Johnny D. Rodriguez, Valerie J. Rodriguez, and Esmeralda G. Rodriguez were listed as the officers, directors, and/or major stockholders of the business.
Sierra Brava LLC, a Hidalgo, Texas-based company, was barred for failing to pay a $17,056 award in favor of a Georgia seller. Jose A. Amezcua and Octavio Arcila were listed as members of the business.
Platabancol C I LLC, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company, has failed to pay a $51,471 award in favor of a California seller. Felipe E. Wated was listed as a member of the business.
In the past three years, the USDA resolved approximately 4,600 claims under the PACA involving more than $87 million. Individuals, include 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.
