The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that Chris Cervini was responsibly connected to Lakeside Produce Inc., Taylor, Michigan. This is an update to the press release issued on Dec. 18, 2024.
Lakeside Produce Inc. violated the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) by failing to pay a reparation award totaling $667,833 in favor of a Michigan seller. As a result, USDA imposed sanctions on the business, including requiring that all principals may not be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee without USDA approval.
USDA made an initial determination that Chris Cervini was responsibly connected to Lakeside Produce Inc., and subject to sanction. Chris Cervini contested this initial determination, and USDA determined that Chris Cervini was responsibly connected to Lakeside Produce Inc. at the time of the violation.
As a result, Chris Cervini may not be employed or affiliated with any PACA licensee without USDA approval, and then only with the posting of a USDA-approved surety bond.
Click here for an overview of companies that previously violated PACA.
For more information:
Corey Elliott
USDA
Tel: +1 (202) 720-6873
[email protected]
www.ams.usda.gov