EPA v. Down to Earth Distributors Incorporated

Case summary

n November 21, 2012, EPA Region 10 issued a Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order to Down to Earth Distributors Incorporated (Down to Earth) for the unregistered pesticide product “Parker Neem Cake Organic.” EPA investigation found that a shipment of imported product was an unregistered pesticide. Down to Earth cooperated fully with the investigation and has agreed to return the product to India, its country of origin.

Defendants (1)

• Down to Earth Distributors IncorporatedNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DOWN TO EARTH DISTRIBUTORS

  3030 JUDKINS ROAD, EUGENE, OR, 97403

  Registry ID: 110002149504

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1A — Unregistered Pesticide

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Down to Earth Distributors Incorporatedentered 2012-11-21

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2012-11-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-11-21Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-11-21Final Order Issued