USDA determines individual not connected to CA violator in $2.2MM PACA case

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2021 – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that Brian Klein is not responsibly connected to Kendall Frozen Fruits Inc. BB #:197838, operating out of Newport Beach, Calif.

This is an update to Press Release No: 042-21 issued on May 18, 2021.

KFF failed to pay $2,166,335 to two sellers for produce that was purchased, received and accepted in interstate commerce from May 2017 to July 2018. As a result, USDA imposed sanctions on the business, including requiring that all principals may not be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee without USDA approval.

USDA made an initial determination that Brian Klein was responsibly connected to KFF and subject to sanctions. Brian Klein contested his initial determination, and USDA has now determined that he was not responsibly connected to KFF at the time of the violations.

As a result, Brian Klein may be employed by or affiliated with any PACA licensee.

For further information, contact Corey Elliott, Chief, Investigative Enforcement Branch, at (202) 720-6873 or PACAInvestigations@usda.gov.

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Release No. 106-21