FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Attractive to Children,

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. FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Attractive to Children, 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 2 such orders across 2 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 2 Florida facilities, with 9 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.