Raw Milk Producer Slapped With Permanent Injunction
WASHINGTON— The U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania granted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a permanent injunction preventing Rainbow Acres Farm and its owner Daniel L. Allgyer from distributing raw milk and raw milk products in final package form for human consumption across state lines.
The federal court also ruled Allgyer’s participation in a so-called “private buying club” does not shield him from federal oversight, and Allgyer’s “cow share” agreements are a subterfuge for sales of raw milk. Members of the private buying club had allegedly purchased “shares” of individual cows and then claimed that their reputed ownership entitled them to raw milk from those cows. Allgyer provided the association members who lived outside of Pennsylvania with containers of raw milk, even though federal law prohibits sales of raw milk for human consumption across state lines. Raw milk sales are legal within the state of Pennsylvania. Allgyer also violated federal law by not providing any labeling on the raw milk containers sold to consumers.
The permanent injunction requires Allgyer to place a statement on his products, invoices, and website that he will no longer distribute unpasteurized milk or milk products in interstate commerce. He also must keep complete records of each sale, including the name and address of each buyer, the date of sale or distribution, and the amount and type of products sold, and must provide a copy of the Court’s order to all employees and persons who work with him to distribute unpasteurized milk and milk products.
FDA sought the injunction against Allgyer after documenting multiple and repeated violations of federal law. FDA issued a warning letter to Allgyer in April 2010 informing him of these violations and requesting that he take corrective measures to avoid regulatory action. Allgyer continued to operate in violation of federal law.
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