The USDA has imposed sanctions on G & K Citrus LLC, (G&K Citrus) Miami, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.
G&K Citrus failed to pay $265,700 to four sellers for produce that was purchased, received and accepted in interstate and foreign commerce from October 2018 to June 2020. This is in violation of the PACA. G&K Citrus cannot operate in the produce industry until May 19, 2024, and then only after they apply for and are issued a new PACA license by USDA.
The company’s principals, Gary Thompson and Karen Thompson, may not be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee until May 19, 2023, and then only with the posting of a USDA approved surety bond.
For further information, contact Corey Elliott, Chief, Investigative Enforcement Branch, at (202) 720-6873 or [email protected].