Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. v. United States

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE N.A., INC., Plaintiff, v. Civil Action 08-02161 (HHK) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (“Del Monte”) brings this action against the United States of America, alleging that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has engaged in an unlawful pattern and practice of delay in sampling and inspecting Del Monte’s produce for import to the United States. Del Monte seeks injunctive and declaratory relief pursuant to section 706(1) of the Administrative…