FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing

Overview

FDACS has issued 15,922 Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing stop-sale orders affecting 704 Florida food establishments, with 16,537 orders in the past 12 months. Legal basis: 581.217(7)(e), F.S.

Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.

16,537Orders (12 mo)
15,922Total Orders
704Facilities Hit

FDACS issues Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing stop-sale orders when food products violate 581.217(7)(e), F.S — requiring immediate removal from sale or use until corrective action is taken.

Legal basis: 581.217(7)(e), F.S

What This Stop Order Means

Products distributed, sold, or marketed in violation of Florida food laws — including unlicensed distribution, false advertising, or retail sale of prohibited hemp extract products.

When FDACS issues a Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing 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

Florida counties with the most Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing stop-sale orders
CountyOrders
Leon2,199
Miami-Dade1,089
Pinellas928
Brevard362
Marion285
St. Johns255

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities with the most Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing stop-sale orders
FacilityCityOrdersLast Order
Aria Market St Tallahassee 732 Dec 18, 2025
Tallulah Delta 8 + Floating Tallahassee 590 Dec 12, 2025
Tallulah Love Shop Tallahassee 463 Nov 5, 2025
Puff Emporium Largo 316 Mar 11, 2026
Zelda Park Ave LLC Tallahassee 244 Dec 11, 2025
Ak47 Smoke Shop Establishment #: 413498 Bonifay 200 Dec 22, 2025
Orlando Novelty LLC Premier Row Orlando 193 Jun 17, 2025
Nnt of Titusville Titusville 154 Jan 6, 2026

Recent Stop-Sale Order Products

Recent products subject to FDACS Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing stop-sale orders
ProductOrder TypeFacilityCityDate
Sativa gummy STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE R & S Enterprise Ocoee LLC Ocoee Jan 27, 2026
Suth Night Night Sugar Free Mints STOP SALE ORDER Ak47 Smoke Shop Establishment #: 413498 Bonifay Dec 22, 2025
THCO Blunt OG Kush Preroll STOP SALE ORDER Ak47 Smoke Shop Establishment #: 413498 Bonifay Dec 22, 2025
D9 THC Cherry Rings Gummies STOP SALE ORDER Ak47 Smoke Shop Establishment #: 413498 Bonifay Dec 22, 2025
Gold Spectrum THC Blue Lemondade THCA Hybrid STOP SALE ORDER Ak47 Smoke Shop Establishment #: 413498 Bonifay Dec 22, 2025
Don't Trip Mushroom Extract + THCA (Mushy Marshmallow) STOP SALE ORDER Ak47 Smoke Shop Establishment #: 413498 Bonifay Dec 22, 2025
Delta 8 Pineapple Express Gummies STOP SALE ORDER Ak47 Smoke Shop Establishment #: 413498 Bonifay Dec 22, 2025
Mushroom Gummies Euphoria Melon Dew Gelato STOP SALE ORDER Ak47 Smoke Shop Establishment #: 413498 Bonifay Dec 22, 2025
King Kong Edition Live Resin Disposable Ape Mintz STOP SALE ORDER Ak47 Smoke Shop Establishment #: 413498 Bonifay Dec 22, 2025
Delta 8 Gummies Blue Razz STOP SALE ORDER Ak47 Smoke Shop Establishment #: 413498 Bonifay Dec 22, 2025

Related Stop-Sale Order Categories

Labeling

60,048 stop-sale orders

Container Requirements

20,813 stop-sale orders

Controlled Substance

17,331 stop-sale orders

Attractive to Children

6,426 stop-sale orders

Certificate of Analysis

3,688 stop-sale orders

Distribution and Retail Sale

3,684 stop-sale orders

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an FDACS Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing stop-sale order?
An FDACS Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing stop-sale order requires a Florida food establishment to immediately stop selling or using a product that violates 581.217(7)(e), F.S. Products distributed, sold, or marketed in violation of Florida food laws — including unlicensed distribution, false advertising, or retail sale of prohibited hemp extract products. FDACS has issued 15922 such orders across 704 Florida facilities.
What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing?
When FDACS issues a Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing 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 Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing 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. Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing stop-sale orders have been issued at 704 Florida facilities, with 16,537 orders in the past 12 months.
What law covers FDACS Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing stop-sale orders?
FDACS Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing stop-sale orders are issued under 581.217(7)(e), F.S. 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.

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