Unauthorized Sale of Adulterated Animal Drugs Lands Repeat Offender in Federal Prison

Pensacola, Florida - Scott Robinson, 51, of Pace, Florida, was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts of Drug Adulteration. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

U.S. Attorney Heekin said: "Complying with federal laws that are in place to ensure the safety of regulated medications is not optional. This defendant knowingly flouted those requirements for several years, but thanks to the excellent investigative work of our federal law enforcement partners, his scheme has been dismantled and now he will be held accountable."

Court documents reflect that from 2022 to 2025, the defendant, via his website, advertised and sold the animal drug toltrazuril to customers across the United States. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, toltrazuril is deemed an adulterated new animal drug, which is subject to specific requirements for its production, labeling, and sale. The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted multiple purchases of items labeled and advertised as toltrazuril from the defendant's website. Those items were tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and confirmed to contain toltrazuril. The defendant never complied with FDA regulations regarding his production, labeling, and sale of toltrazuril.

"This sentencing reflects the serious public safety risk created when someone knowingly distributes adulterated and unsafe animal medications," said FBI Assistant Director in Charge James C. Barnacle, Jr. "The FBI continues to work with our partners to investigate and hold accountable anyone who profits from the sale of counterfeit or contaminated drugs."

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Christopher C. Patterson and Ward Narramore.

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