WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the owner of 1st EnviroSafety Inc., St. James, Fla., has been ordered by the EPA to stop Web site sales of unregistered pesticide products, including one that claims to neutralize the effects of anthrax bacteria.
According to the EPA, the products involved are Organic Cleaner/Degreaser (Military Strength); Organic Veggie Wash; Yacht & Boat Bath (Organic); Any Floors #123; ECCO Dishwashing Machine Concentrate; ECCO Commercial All Purpose; Industrial Cleaner/Degreaser; Organic - Bath & Tile; Organic - Pet Care; and Organic - Multi-Purpose. Among its public health claims, the company says that Organic Cleaner/Degreaser "helped neutralize anthrax in the U.S. Justice Department building." Other products claimed to eliminate or remove bacteria, odor-causing bacteria, germs, mildew, fleas, mites, and ticks.