Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether compost and soil products are being sold with undisclosed herbicide contamination that destroys home gardens.

What Gardeners Report About Herbicide-Tainted Compost

Consumers report crops – including tomatoes, peppers, and beans – wilting after applying compost later found to contain aminopyralid or clopyralid, persistent herbicides that can linger in soil for years.

Why Gardeners Should Be Concerned

Selling or labeling herbicide contamination in compost as safe may violate state consumer-protection and product-mislabeling laws. Manufacturers and retailers may be liable for property damage and crop loss.

Signs You May Be Affected by Herbicide Contamination

You purchased compost or manure marketed as organic or garden-safe.
Your plants showed unexplained leaf curling or die-off.
You were not warned about herbicide residues.

If contaminated compost damaged your garden, contact [email protected] or (202) 470-3520 for a free review.

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