The citing is the result of a U.S. Department of Agriculture administrative action. The firm purchased, received and accepted the lots from 35 sellers in the course of interstate commerce. USDA served the firm with a complaint and the firm failed to file an answer, said Dr. Figueroa.
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.