FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Contaminants
FDACS has issued 743 Contaminants stop-sale orders affecting 185 Florida food establishments, with 165 orders in the past 12 months. Legal basis: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law, FDACS can issue Contaminants stop-sale orders requiring Florida food establishments to immediately cease sale of non-compliant products.
Legal basis: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law
What This Stop Order Means
FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Contaminants 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 Contaminants 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 |
|---|---|
| Seminole | 24 |
| Palm Beach | 18 |
| Pinellas | 17 |
| Leon | 13 |
| Polk | 13 |
| Walton | 11 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haiii Valerie LLC | Seminole | 24 | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Tony's Market & Deli | Delray Beach | 18 | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Smoke Shop Zone II | Clearwater | 9 | Nov 18, 2024 |
| 360 Fuel Store | Panama City | 9 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Nepa 305 LLC | Miami | 7 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| An Wholesale | Ocala | 7 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Six Brothers Thrifty Foods | Crestview | 7 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Old Hendricks Corner | Avon Park | 6 | Jan 8, 2025 |
Recent Stop-Sale Order Products
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All THC-O | STOP SALE ORDER | Camelot Super Smoke Shop INC Establishment #: 405494 | North Port | Feb 4, 2025 |
| King Kong Vape | STOP SALE ORDER | Petro Mart Establishment #: 398109 | Chipley | Dec 10, 2024 |
| THC-O Gummies | STOP SALE ORDER | Petro Mart Establishment #: 398109 | Chipley | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Terpene Pre Roll | STOP SALE ORDER | Petro Mart Establishment #: 398109 | Chipley | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Gorila Blue THC- O vape | STOP SALE ORDER | Petro Mart Establishment #: 398109 | Chipley | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Wedding CakeTHC-O Vape Disposable | STOP SALE ORDER | Petro Mart Establishment #: 398109 | Chipley | Dec 10, 2024 |
| G.C.S THC-O Vape Disposable | STOP SALE ORDER | Petro Mart Establishment #: 398109 | Chipley | Dec 10, 2024 |
| D9-HI BLENDS Pink Panties 900MG HXC.THC-V.D9 LIVE ROSIN INDICA PREMIUM CARTRIDGE | STOP SALE ORDER | Global Wholesale Vapor INC | Bradenton | Dec 4, 2024 |
| D9-HI BLENDS Fruity Pebbles 900MG HXC.THC-V.D9 LIVE ROSIN HYBRID PREMIUM CARTRIDGE | STOP SALE ORDER | Global Wholesale Vapor INC | Bradenton | Dec 4, 2024 |
| 09-HI BLENDS Super Lemon Haze 900MG HXC.THC-V.D9 LIVE ROSIN SATIVA PREMIUM CARTRIDGE | STOP SALE ORDER | Global Wholesale Vapor INC | Bradenton | Dec 4, 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 Contaminants stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Contaminants 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 Contaminants 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 743 such orders across 185 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Contaminants?
- When FDACS issues a Contaminants 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 Contaminants 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. Contaminants stop-sale orders have been issued at 185 Florida facilities, with 165 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Contaminants stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Contaminants 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.
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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