FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Attractive to Children
FDACS has issued 6,426 Attractive to Children stop-sale orders affecting 526 Florida food establishments, with 1,262 orders in the past 12 months. Legal basis: FS 581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS issues Attractive to Children stop-sale orders when food products violate FS 581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract — requiring immediate removal from sale or use until corrective action is taken.
Legal basis: FS 581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract
What This Stop Order Means
Hemp extract or CBD products packaged, marketed, or designed in a manner that is attractive to children, in violation of Florida Statute 581.217.
When FDACS issues a Attractive to Children stop-sale order, the establishment must immediately cease selling or distributing the flagged products. Products remain under stop-sale order until FDACS inspectors verify corrective action has been taken.
Stop-Sale Orders by County
| County | Orders |
|---|---|
| Broward | 345 |
| St. Johns | 195 |
| Polk | 136 |
| Pinellas | 130 |
| Miami-Dade | 112 |
| Leon | 91 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honest Pp&d | Orlando | 125 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Off the Hook Ocean INC | Jensen Beach | 68 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| First Line Distribution INC | Fort Lauderdale | 65 | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Xtreme Fort 2 LLC | West Palm Beac | 41 | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Ghost Vapor and Smoke Shop | Tampa | 34 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Save Rack Establishment #: 426729 | Lakeland | 33 | May 1, 2025 |
| Smoke Unlimited Food and Beverage | Dania Beach | 29 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Zelda Park Ave LLC | Tallahassee | 29 | Nov 26, 2024 |
Recent Stop-Sale Order Products
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta 9 Gummies 30 mg Blue Razz + Strawberry 60 ct Jar | STOP SALE ORDER | Save Rack Establishment #: 426729 | Lakeland | May 1, 2025 |
| Peanut Choco Crunch Cereal Bars | STOP SALE ORDER | Save Rack Establishment #: 426729 | Lakeland | May 1, 2025 |
| 300 mg Delta 9 THC Gummies Sour Apple | STOP SALE ORDER | Save Rack Establishment #: 426729 | Lakeland | May 1, 2025 |
| Oatmeal Raisin Cookie 5-ct Bag | STOP SALE ORDER | Save Rack Establishment #: 426729 | Lakeland | May 1, 2025 |
| Drippin Lit Black Cherry Lemonade | STOP SALE ORDER | Save Rack Establishment #: 426729 | Lakeland | May 1, 2025 |
| 300 mg Delta 9 THC Gummies Lemon | STOP SALE ORDER | Save Rack Establishment #: 426729 | Lakeland | May 1, 2025 |
| Space Cakes Brownies | STOP SALE ORDER | Save Rack Establishment #: 426729 | Lakeland | May 1, 2025 |
| Lucky Puffs Cereal Bars Delta 9 | STOP SALE ORDER | Save Rack Establishment #: 426729 | Lakeland | May 1, 2025 |
| Drippin Lit Rootbeer Float | STOP SALE ORDER | Save Rack Establishment #: 426729 | Lakeland | May 1, 2025 |
| Delta 9 Gummies 600 mg Blue Razz | STOP SALE ORDER | Save Rack Establishment #: 426729 | Lakeland | May 1, 2025 |
Related Stop-Sale Order Categories
Labeling
Container Requirements
Controlled Substance
Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Certificate of Analysis
Distribution and Retail Sale
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- Florida Statutes Chapter 500 — Florida Food Safety Act
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Stop-Sale Order Categories
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an FDACS Attractive to Children stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Attractive to Children stop-sale order requires a Florida food establishment to immediately stop selling or using a product that violates FS 581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. Hemp extract or CBD products packaged, marketed, or designed in a manner that is attractive to children, in violation of Florida Statute 581.217. FDACS has issued 6426 such orders across 526 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Attractive to Children?
- When FDACS issues a Attractive to Children 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 Attractive to Children 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. Attractive to Children stop-sale orders have been issued at 526 Florida facilities, with 1,262 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Attractive to Children stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Attractive to Children stop-sale orders are issued under FS 581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. 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.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Legal Standard: Stop-sale orders issued under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and Florida Administrative Code 5K-4, enforced by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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