Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Monkey injury citations
The company was fined after six monkeys sustained injuries between 2018 and 2022, including broken bones; four were later euthanized.
2014
Deaths of monkeys from hyperthermia
Thirteen cynomolgus monkeys died in overheated rooms in 2014. The company was fined for Animal Welfare Act violations and said it would install electronic temperature monitoring and alerts.
2005
Virginia primate-laboratory investigation and settlement
A second undercover investigation alleged inadequate veterinary care and mistreatment of monkeys. United States authorities investigated, and the company agreed to a monetary settlement and corrective measures.
2003
Undercover footage at Münster primate facility
Footage released after an undercover investigation alleged rough handling, inadequate enrichment, and poor housing conditions for monkeys. The company disputed the interpretation and editing of the material, while German authorities considered the allegations.
1989
Reston virus incident
Macaques imported from the Philippines to a company facility in Reston, Virginia were found to carry a previously unidentified Ebola virus variant. The facility was later abandoned and demolished; the variant was reported as non-lethal to humans.