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08-2020-0137Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2020· Region 08

EPA v. Central Garden and Pet

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

The settlement addresses distribution of four misbranded pesticide products. The facility was using outdated labeling that did not contain current directions for proper storage and disposal of pesticide containers.

Defendants (1)

  • Tim Cofer, Chief Executive OfficerNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • GREEN IT TURF PRODUCTS

    2389 STATE HIGHWAY 66, LONGMONT, CO, 80504

    Registry ID: 110010751427

Statutes cited

  • FIFRA 12A1EAdulterated/Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Central Garden and Petentered 2020-09-24

    Primary law: FIFRA

    Federal penalty: $285,700

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2020-09-24Enforcement Action Closed
  • 2020-09-24Final Order Issued
  • 2020-09-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2020-09-28Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3602296435
Case number
08-2020-0137
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
08
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Adulterated/Misbranded

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 08-2020-0137 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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