EPA v. Walker Emulsions (COVID-19)

Case summary

On April 22, 2022, EPA Region 10 settled with Walker Emulsions, Inc (Portland, Oregon) for violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). During an April 25, 2018 inspection of the companys pesticide-producing establishment, EPA found that Walker Emulsions failed to provide an EPA-approved label along with shipping papers when delivering pesticide product Clearwood MW-2, in violation of FIFRA Section 12(a)(1)(E). The shipping papers included by Walker Emulsions did not include the same language found in the EPA approved label, including product EPA registration number, precautionary statements, user safety instructions, personal protective equipment information, storage and disposal information, and general precautions. The company agreed to pay a civil penalty of $49,900.

Defendants (1)

• Walker EmulsionsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• WALKER EMULSIONS

  4401 SE JOHNSON CREEK BLVD, PORTLAND, OR, 97222

  Registry ID: 110002466279

• WALKER EMULSIONS

  4401 SE JOHNSON CREEK BLVD, PORTLAND, OR, 97222

  Registry ID: 110002466279

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1E — Adulterated/Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Walker Emulsionsentered 2022-04-22

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $49,900

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-04-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-04-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-04-22Final Order Issued