United States Department of Agriculture Files Action Against Valvilla Produce in Texas for Alleged PACA Violations



United States Department of Agriculture Files Action Against Valvilla Produce in Texas for Alleged PACA Violations



WASHINGTON, DC - An administrative complaint was recently filed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) against Valvilla Produce. The Texas-based company allegedly made violations under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) for failing to make payment promptly to three produce sellers in the amount of $1,493,960 from February 2020 through May 2020.

Direct From the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service:

Valvilla will have an opportunity to request a hearing. Should USDA find that the company committed repeated and flagrant violations, it would be barred from the produce industry as a licensee for three years, or two years with the posting of a USDA-approved surety bond. Furthermore, its principals could not be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee for two years, or one year with the posting of a USDA-approved surety bond.


To read the release in its entirety, click here.

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