FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented
FDACS has issued 14 Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented stop-sale orders affecting 13 Florida food establishments, with 18 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 Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented 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 Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented 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 Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented 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 |
|---|---|
| Orange | 2 |
| Palm Beach | 2 |
| Seminole | 1 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 |
| St. Johns | 1 |
| Walton | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar Tree # 0310 | Gainesville | 1 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Sedanos Supermarket # 0040 | Orlando | 1 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Crystal Glacier Ice and Water LLC | Winter Park | 1 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Bgsfd INC Establishment #: 378425 | Panama City | 1 | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Foodtown # 0802 | West Palm Beach | 1 | Sep 4, 2024 |
Recent Stop-Sale Order Products
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk in Ice Freezer | STOP USE ORDER | Bgsfd INC Establishment #: 378425 | Panama City | Feb 3, 2025 |
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 Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented 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 Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented 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 14 such orders across 13 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented?
- When FDACS issues a Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented 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 Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented 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. Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented stop-sale orders have been issued at 13 Florida facilities, with 18 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Prevention of Food Contamination: Contamination prevented 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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