date:May 26, 2021
9), and tomatillos (9).
When illegal residues are detected, DPR traces the suspect crop through its lines of trade from store shelves, to shippers, to importers or growers. Tainted products are quarantined and subject to destruction. In addition to potentially losing their shipments, growers and distributors found in violation can face fines and other penalties
For example, in 2019, DPR imposed $175,435 in civil penalties on a Vernon, Calif., produce distributor, Marquez Produce, Inc., for se