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

Golden State Food Packaging Inc., a Ventura, CA based company, failed to pay a $41,003 award in favor of a California seller. Olvin J. Servellon was listed as an Officer, Director, and major stockholder of the business. Humberto Nateras, another principle of Golden State Food Packaging Inc., is challenging his responsibly-connected-status in this case.

Terra Produce LLC, a Los Angeles, CA based company, failed to pay an $18,901 award in favor of a Washington seller. Daniel Garcia was listed as the sole member 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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