FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated
FDACS has issued 1,413 Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated stop-sale orders affecting 381 Florida food establishments, with 756 orders in the past 12 months. Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS issues Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated stop-sale orders when food products violate FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated — requiring immediate removal from sale or use until corrective action is taken.
Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated
What This Stop Order Means
FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated 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.
When FDACS issues a Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated 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 |
|---|---|
| Pinellas | 46 |
| Miami-Dade | 42 |
| Union | 34 |
| Polk | 33 |
| Leon | 28 |
| Suwannee | 25 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puff Emporium | Largo | 19 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Clay Smoke and Vape INC | Orange Park | 18 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Hallandale Queen of Smoke | Hallandale Beach | 14 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Food Zone 7 LLC | Tallahassee | 12 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Brake Time | Fort Walton Beach | 10 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| R & J Food Market LLC | Merritt Island Cswy Merritt Island | 8 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Tobacco Plus | Pensacola | 7 | May 22, 2025 |
| K C's Produce | Lake City | 7 | Mar 5, 2025 |
Recent Stop-Sale Order Products
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Alkaloid Extract | STOP SALE ORDER | Zeefood Mart LLC | Panama City | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Enoki Mushrooms | STOP SALE ORDER | Gigi's Oriental Market | Lakeland | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro and Mega/Extreme-Dose) | STOP SALE ORDER | A Smokers Delight Establishment #: 394451 | Loxahatchee | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Service Area Ice Bin Against Wall Under Teas | STOP USE ORDER | Starbucks # 9976 Establishment #: 315045 | Venice | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Right Side Ice bin under syrups | STOP USE ORDER | Starbucks #11482 | Fort Myers | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Service Area Ice Bin Against Wall Under Teas | STOP USE ORDER | Starbucks # 9976 Establishment #: 315045 | Venice | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies (Micro- and Mega/Extreme-Dose) | STOP SALE ORDER | Nl Ocala Establishment #: 401830 | Ocala | Aug 1, 2024 |
Related Stop-Sale Order Categories
Labeling
Container Requirements
Controlled Substance
Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Attractive to Children
Certificate of Analysis
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 Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated stop-sale order requires a Florida food establishment to immediately stop selling or using a product that violates FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated. FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated 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 1413 such orders across 381 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated?
- When FDACS issues a Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated 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 Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated 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. Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated stop-sale orders have been issued at 381 Florida facilities, with 756 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated stop-sale orders are issued under FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated. 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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