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05-2006-0068Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2006· Region 05

EPA v. Ecolab, Inc.

Case summary

Ecolab distributed or sold three antimicrobial pesticides that failed efficacy testing. In response to these failures, Ecolab revised labeling for one product and discontinued the other two products.

Defendants (1)

  • Ecolab, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • ECOLAB CTR

    370 WABASHA, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55102

    Registry ID: 110003811769

Statutes cited

  • FIFRA 12A1EAdulterated/Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Ecolab, Inc.entered 2006-08-16

    Primary law: FIFRA

    Federal penalty: $37,000 · SEP: $25,600

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2006-08-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2006-08-16Final Order Issued
  • 2006-08-30Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
600002099
Case number
05-2006-0068
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
05
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Adulterated/Misbranded

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2006-0068 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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