EPA v. Willbur Ellis Company

Case summary

On February 28, 2012, Region 10 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order resolving Wilbur Ellis Company’s FIFRA violations. In the settlement, Wilbur-Ellis agreed to pay a $50,320 civil penalty for the sale and distribution of misbranded pesticides. Specifically, on at least 37 occasions, Wilbur-Ellis sold “Supreme Oil” with labels bearing an invalid EPA establishment number. Wilbur-Ellis was recently fined by Region 9 for similar violations. Upon initial discovery of the problem, EPA issued a Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order (SSURO) prohibiting the sale and distribution of the misbranded product.

Defendants (1)

• Wilbur Ellis CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WILBUR ELLIS CO

  3900 HERON DR, HOOD RIVER, OR, 97031

  Registry ID: 110010680129

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1E — Adulterated/Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Willbur Ellis Companyentered 2012-02-28

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $50,320

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-12-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-02-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-02-28Final Order Issued
• 2012-03-28Enforcement Action Closed