Has FDA refused shipments from Issamira Farms?

Yes. FDA refused 37 shipment lines from Issamira Farms between October 26, 2021 and October 14, 2026. The most recent, on October 14, 2026, was eel, charged as MFR INSAN (insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing).

Why did FDA refuse Issamira Farms's shipments?

The most frequent charges are MFR INSAN (insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing, 22 lines) and LABELING (fair packaging and labeling act, 12 lines).

What is Issamira Farms's FEI number?

Issamira Farms's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3016071473.

Can shipments from Issamira Farms still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of fried fish; atlantic pomfret; oven dried fish; king mackerel; scomberomorus cavalla from Issamira Farms can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-74; FDA releases them only if evidence shows they do not have the listed violation. Importers must consider this listing in their FSVP evaluation (21 CFR 1.505).

Issamira Farms

FDA import alert and refusal historyAccra, GhanaFEI 3016071473

Recorded by FDA as ISSAMIRA FARMS

Watch this supplier

As of October 26, 2026, Issamira Farms (Accra, Ghana) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-74 (Uneviscerated salt-cured, dried, smoked or fermented fish) for fried fish; atlantic pomfret; oven dried fish; king mackerel; scomberomorus cavalla, published by FDA on February 3, 2026, and has 37 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 26, 2026. Request a correction

Current status

Import alerts: IA 16-74 · red list
Last import refusal: Oct 14, 2026Eel · MFR INSAN
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for Issamira Farms

38 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.

2026

Oct 14, 2026Import refusal
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: EelMFR INSANLACKS FIRMLACKS N/CUSUAL NAMEEntry 8B4-0013081-9Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, EelMFR INSAN LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C USUAL NAME NUTRIT LBLEntry 8B4-0013081-9Source
- Refused, EelMFR INSAN LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C USUAL NAME NUTRIT LBLEntry 8B4-0013081-9Source
- Refused, EelMFR INSAN LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C USUAL NAME NUTRIT LBLEntry 8B4-0013081-9Source
Source
Oct 6, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Tamarind, dried or pasteFILTHYEntry N56-0051440-4
Source
Aug 14, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Tilapia, hot smoked, fishLABELINGEntry 8B4-0012704-7
Source
Jul 13, 2026Import refusal
Refused, 5 lines in one entry: Tilapia; Mackerel (all except scomberomorus sp, eg spanish or king see '22') and 2 moreMFR INSANLACKS N/CEntry N56-0051111-1Show 5 linesHide lines
- Refused, TilapiaMFR INSANEntry N56-0051111-1Source
- Refused, Mackerel (all except scomberomorus sp, eg spanish or king see '22')MFR INSANEntry N56-0051111-1Source
- Refused, Fish, n.e.c.MFR INSANEntry N56-0051111-1Source
- Refused, TilapiaLACKS N/CEntry N56-0051111-1Source
- Refused, Mackerel (only scomberomorus spp eg. spanish or king)MFR INSANEntry N56-0051111-1Source
Source
Jul 6, 2026Import refusal
Refused, EelMFR INSANEntry 8B4-0012577-7
Source
Jun 23, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Tamarind, dried or pasteFILTHYEntry N56-0051227-5
Source
May 5, 2026Import refusal
Refused, EelMFR INSANEntry 8B4-0011828-5
Source
May 5, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Mackerel (only scomberomorus spp eg. spanish or king)MFR INSANEntry 8B4-0011896-2
Source
Apr 15, 2026Import refusal
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Mackerel (only scomberomorus spp eg. spanish or king); Fishery products, n.e.c.MFR INSANEntry F23-9351692-7Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, Mackerel (only scomberomorus spp eg. spanish or king)MFR INSANEntry F23-9351692-7Source
- Refused, Mackerel (only scomberomorus spp eg. spanish or king)MFR INSANEntry F23-9351692-7Source
- Refused, Fishery products, n.e.c.MFR INSANEntry F23-9351692-7Source
Source
Apr 10, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Mackerel (only scomberomorus spp eg. spanish or king)MFR INSANEntry 8B4-0012107-3
Source
Mar 27, 2026Import refusal
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: EelMFR INSANEntry 8B4-0011923-4Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, EelMFR INSANEntry 8B4-0011923-4Source
- Refused, EelMFR INSANEntry 8B4-0011923-4Source
- Refused, EelMFR INSANEntry 8B4-0011923-4Source
Source
Mar 24, 2026Import refusal
Refused, 10 lines in one entry: Eel; Fruit beverage base, n.e.c. and 4 moreMFR INSANLABELINGEntry 8B4-0011716-2Show 10 linesHide lines
- Refused, EelMFR INSAN LABELINGEntry 8B4-0011716-2Source
- Refused, EelMFR INSAN LABELINGEntry 8B4-0011716-2Source
- Refused, Fruit beverage base, n.e.c.LABELINGEntry 8B4-0011716-2Source
- Refused, Cassava, dried or pasteLABELINGEntry 8B4-0011716-2Source
- Refused, EelMFR INSAN LABELINGEntry 8B4-0011716-2Source
- Refused, EelMFR INSAN LABELINGEntry 8B4-0011716-2Source
- Refused, Nuts or edible seeds not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c.LABELINGEntry 8B4-0011716-2Source
- Refused, Red clover (herbal & botanicals, not teas)LABELINGEntry 8B4-0011716-2Source
- Refused, EelMFR INSAN LABELINGEntry 8B4-0011716-2Source
- Refused, Peanut, shelledLABELINGEntry 8B4-0011716-2Source
Source
Feb 3, 2026Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 16-74red listFried Fish; Atlantic Pomfret; Oven Dried Fish; King Mackerel; Scomberomorus cavalla
Source

2025

Jul 17, 2025Import refusal
Refused, EelFILTHYEntry 8B4-0009389-2
Source
Jun 12, 2025Import refusal
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: EelLACKS FIRMLACKS N/CUSUAL NAMEFILTHYEntry 8B4-0009110-2Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, EelLACKS FIRM LACKS N/C USUAL NAMEEntry 8B4-0009110-2Source
- Refused, EelLACKS FIRM LACKS N/C USUAL NAMEEntry 8B4-0009110-2Source
- Refused, EelLACKS FIRM LACKS N/C USUAL NAMEEntry 8B4-0009110-2Source
- Refused, EelFILTHY LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C USUAL NAMEEntry 8B4-0009110-2Source
Source

Show 1 earlier record (2021)

2021

Oct 26, 2021Import refusal
Refused, Kola nut, raw material for extracts and flavorsLABELINGEntry BNI-0099479-6
Source

Refusal charges, in plain English

MFR INSAN22 refused lines
Insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing
The product appeared to have been manufactured, processed, or packed under insanitary conditions, which is a ground for refusal under section 801(a)(1) of the FD&C Act.
LABELING12 refused lines
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
The package appeared not to meet the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act because of the placement, form, or contents of a required label statement.
LACKS N/C8 refused lines
Net quantity statement missing
The packaged food appeared not to carry an accurate statement of the quantity of contents, such as net weight, measure, or count, on its label.
LACKS FIRM7 refused lines
Manufacturer name and address missing
The packaged product's label appeared not to show the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
USUAL NAME7 refused lines
Common or usual name missing
The label appeared not to show the common or usual name of the food.
FILTHY4 refused lines
Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance
The product appeared to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or to be otherwise unfit for food.
NUTRIT LBL3 refused lines
Nutrition information missing from label
The label or labeling appeared not to carry the nutrition information that U.S. law requires for the food.

Questions about Issamira Farms

Is Issamira Farms on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Issamira Farms is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 16-74, “Uneviscerated salt-cured, dried, smoked or fermented fish”, for fried fish; atlantic pomfret; oven dried fish; king mackerel; scomberomorus cavalla; FDA published the listing on February 3, 2026.
Has FDA refused shipments from Issamira Farms?: Yes. FDA refused 37 shipment lines from Issamira Farms between October 26, 2021 and October 14, 2026. The most recent, on October 14, 2026, was eel, charged as MFR INSAN (insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing).
Why did FDA refuse Issamira Farms's shipments?: The most frequent charges are MFR INSAN (insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing, 22 lines) and LABELING (fair packaging and labeling act, 12 lines).
What is Issamira Farms's FEI number?: Issamira Farms's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3016071473.
Can shipments from Issamira Farms still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of fried fish; atlantic pomfret; oven dried fish; king mackerel; scomberomorus cavalla from Issamira Farms can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 16-74; FDA releases them only if evidence shows they do not have the listed violation. Importers must consider this listing in their FSVP evaluation (21 CFR 1.505).

Watch this supplier

Get an email when FDA publishes anything new on Issamira Farms.

An email with the FDA source, and a dated PDF for your FSVP file. First supplier free.

Watch this supplier

Related records

Similar suppliers in Ghana

Guides

Get this record's changes by email

Watch this supplier

Buying from Issamira Farms?

Watch it and get the FDA record the day it changes. Free for one supplier.

Watch this supplier

SupplierRadar is not affiliated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Data comes from public FDA records and may contain errors. This is not legal advice; importers remain responsible for their supplier evaluations.