EPA v. JM2 Companies dba MouseBlocker

Case summary

NOTICE OF RECOMMENDATION TO REFUSE ADMISSION: 6/11/2024 Consignee: JM2 Companies dba MouseBlocker Entry Number: INL-07400986 Product(s): MouseBlocker FIFRA ? 12(a)(1)(F): To sell or distribute a pesticide device that is misbranded. The device doesnot appear to be labeled in accordance with FIFRA ? 2(q)(1) in that the product label appears to include claims that are false or misleading. Specifically, claims on the labels or labeling are false or misleading pursuant to 40 C.F.R. ? 156.10(a)(5)(ii), (iv), and/or (ix). Please note that claims like ?most powerful? and ?most advanced? are considered both misleading comparisons to other pesticide devices and false or misleading statement concerning the effectiveness of the device. Further, unqualified statements like ?No poisons,? ?no chemicals,? and ?safe for pets and children? are considered false or misleading claims regarding the safety of the product or its ingredients.

Defendants (1)

• JM2 Companies dba MouseBlockerNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• JM2 COMPANIES DBA MOUSEBLOCKER

  50 CARIBOU DR., NORWICH, CT, 06360

  Registry ID: 110071752767

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1F — Device Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• JM2 Companies dba MouseBlockerentered 2024-06-11

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-06-11Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-06-11Final Order Issued
• 2024-06-25Enforcement Action Data Entered