FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Food From Approved Source

Overview

FDACS has issued 101 Food From Approved Source stop-sale orders affecting 18 Florida food establishments, with 25 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.

25Orders (12 mo)
101Total Orders
18Facilities Hit

Under FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated, FDACS can issue Food From Approved Source stop-sale orders requiring Florida food establishments to immediately cease sale of non-compliant products.

Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated

What This Stop Order Means

FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Food From Approved Source 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 Food From Approved Source 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 Food From Approved Source stop-sale orders
CountyOrders
Miami-Dade23
Palm Beach2
Broward1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities with the most Food From Approved Source stop-sale orders
FacilityCityOrdersLast Order
Bg International Group Ysa Lic Establishment #: 417171 Doral 4 Nov 9, 2023
Sun Hing Wholesale Pompano Beach 2 Nov 19, 2025
Andino's Coffe Bakery Corp Hollywood 1 Dec 3, 2024

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

Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing

15,922 stop-sale orders

Attractive to Children

6,426 stop-sale orders

Certificate of Analysis

3,688 stop-sale orders

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an FDACS Food From Approved Source stop-sale order?
An FDACS Food From Approved Source 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 Food From Approved Source 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 101 such orders across 18 Florida facilities.
What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Food From Approved Source?
When FDACS issues a Food From Approved Source 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 Food From Approved Source 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. Food From Approved Source stop-sale orders have been issued at 18 Florida facilities, with 25 orders in the past 12 months.
What law covers FDACS Food From Approved Source stop-sale orders?
FDACS Food From Approved Source 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.

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