The firm purchased, received and accepted the lots from 77 sellers in the course of interstate and foreign commerce. USDA served the firm with a complaint and the firm denied the charges. The balance of the firm's reported principals have responsiblity connected proceedings pending before USDA's adminstrative law judge.
PACA establishes a code of good business conduct for the produce industry.
USDA is authorized to suspend or revoke a trader's license for violating the act.