FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Appropriate quality control operations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an FDACS Appropriate quality control operations stop-sale order?

An FDACS Appropriate quality control operations stop-sale order requires a Florida food establishment to immediately stop selling or using a product that violates FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law. FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Appropriate quality control operations violations under Florida food safety law. Products subject to stop-sale or stop-use orders cannot be sold or used until the violation is corrected. FDACS has issued 4 such orders across 3 Florida facilities.

What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Appropriate quality control operations?

When FDACS issues a Appropriate quality control operations stop-sale order, the affected products must immediately be removed from sale or use. The establishment cannot sell, distribute, or use the flagged products until FDACS approves corrective action. Violating a stop-sale order can result in additional penalties under Florida Statutes Chapter 500.

Which Florida businesses receive Appropriate quality control operations stop-sale orders?

FDACS inspects and issues stop-sale orders to grocery stores, convenience stores, food manufacturers, bakeries, mobile food vendors, and vending machine operators. Appropriate quality control operations stop-sale orders have been issued at 3 Florida facilities, with 2 orders in the past 12 months.

What law covers FDACS Appropriate quality control operations stop-sale orders?

FDACS Appropriate quality control operations stop-sale orders are issued under FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) enforces Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and Florida Administrative Code 5K-4, which adopt FDA Food Code standards for food safety and labeling compliance.