FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION

Overview

FDACS has issued 16 SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION stop-sale orders affecting 11 Florida food establishments, with 6 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.

6Orders (12 mo)
16Total Orders
11Facilities Hit

Under FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated, FDACS can issue SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION 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 SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION 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 SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION 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 SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION stop-sale orders
CountyOrders
Palm Beach1
St. Johns1
Pinellas1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities with the most SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION stop-sale orders
FacilityCityOrdersLast Order
Al's Food Store Orlando 1 Oct 21, 2024
Publix # 0413 Wellington 1 Sep 9, 2024
United Oriental Foods II LLC Pinellas Park 1 Jan 19, 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 SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION stop-sale order?
An FDACS SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION 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 SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION 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 16 such orders across 11 Florida facilities.
What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION?
When FDACS issues a SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION 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 SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION 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. SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION stop-sale orders have been issued at 11 Florida facilities, with 6 orders in the past 12 months.
What law covers FDACS SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION stop-sale orders?
FDACS SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION 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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