EPA v. Atlantic Paste and Glue Co., Inc.

Case summary

Respondent sold and/or distributed “Catchmaster Giant Fly Trap” and the “Catchmaster Bug and Fly Clear Window Trap,” both are pesticidal devices. These devices were manufactured in China and imported into the United States. The packaging of the “Catchmaster Giant Fly Trap” displayed a New York State Establishment registration number instead of the registration number of the establishment in which it was actually produced (China). Thus, the “Catchmaster Giant Fly Trap” was misbranded. Additionally, the Respondent failed to submit a Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices Form to the EPA prior to the importation of the “Catchmaster Bug and Fly Clear Window Trap.” Under FIFRA, a person may not distribute or sell misbranded pesticides. In addition, the failure of any “registrant, wholesaler, dealer, retailer, or other distributor” to file reports required by FIFRA is unlawful. On April 17, 2012, duly authorized representatives of EPA conducted an inspection of the facility and found that the “Catchmaster Giant Fly Trap” packaging had been brought into compliance with FIFRA requirements.

Defendants (1)

• Atlantic Paste and Glue Co., Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ATLANTIC PASTE & GLUE CO

  9 53RD ST, BROOKLYN, NY, 11232

  Registry ID: 110044375538

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1E — Adulterated/Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Atlantic Paste and Glue Co., Inc.entered 2014-03-31

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $36,774

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2014-03-31Final Order Issued
• 2014-03-31Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-03-31Enforcement Action Closed
• 2014-04-02Enforcement Action Data Entered