FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge MFR INSAN
Insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing
MFR INSAN is the FDA import refusal charge for insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing; it cites section 801(a)(1) of the FD&C Act (insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing). FDA recorded it on 3,070 refused shipment lines between October 2016 and October 14, 2026, most often for snack foods from India.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 3,070
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 56
- countries of origin
- 13
- import alerts name this charge
What MFR INSAN means
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.
This restates FDA's statement. It says what the charge means, never why a particular shipment was refused.
- FD&C Act section
- 801(a)(1)
- Classification
- insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing
FDA's official statement
Copied unchanged from FDA's Refusal Charges reference table.
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(1) in that the article appears to have been manufactured, processed, or packed under insanitary conditions.
Import alerts that name MFR INSAN
The charge section of each alert names this code. An alert lists firms; a charge is the reason recorded on one refused line.
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-74 | Uneviscerated salt-cured, dried, smoked or fermented fish | 221 | 14 |
| 99-43 | Ready-to-eat foods: insanitary conditions | 161 | |
| 99-35 | Fresh produce: insanitary conditions | 68 | |
| 22-01 | Cantaloupes from Mexico | 41 | |
| 16-50 | Molluscan bivalve shellfish | 21 | |
| 24-23 | Fresh cilantro from Puebla, Mexico (seasonal) | 11 | |
| 16-137 | Seafood Due to Viral Contamination | 6 | |
| 99-51 | Foods: insanitary conditions with chemical contamination | 6 | |
| 16-138 | Seafood products: insanitary conditions | 4 | |
| 16-121 | Cooked Seafood Products Due to E. Coli | 3 | |
| 41-03 | Adulterated and Misbranded Medical Foods | 2 | |
| 20-04 | Raspberries from Guatemala: Cyclospora cayetanensis | 1 | |
| 71-02 | Animal foods that may contain animal-origin ingredients | 1 |
Countries with the most MFR INSAN refusals
Shipment lines carrying MFR INSAN, by country of origin.
| Country | Lines | Share of MFR INSAN |
|---|---|---|
| India | 1,536 | 50% |
| Mexico | 206 | 7% |
| United Arab Emirates | 133 | 4% |
| Tanzania | 123 | 4% |
| Indonesia | 120 | 4% |
| South Korea | 104 | 3% |
| Vietnam | 86 | 3% |
| Greece | 65 | 2% |
| Egypt | 58 | 2% |
| Myanmar | 58 | 2% |
Product categories with the most MFR INSAN refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of MFR INSAN |
|---|---|---|
| Snack Food Items | 807 | 26% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 771 | 25% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 321 | 10% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 212 | 7% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (vine and other fruits) | 146 | 5% |
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 135 | 4% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 129 | 4% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 102 | 3% |
| Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties | 98 | 3% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 75 | 2% |
Latest MFR INSAN refusals
The 20 most recent refused lines, through October 14, 2026, each with its FDA source.
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | MFR INSANMFR INJSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Issamira FarmsAccra, Ghana | EEL | MFR INSANLACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| Issamira FarmsAccra, Ghana | EEL | MFR INSANLACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | MFR INSANMFR INJSALMONELLA | Source | |
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | MFR INSANMFR INJSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Issamira FarmsAccra, Ghana | EEL | MFR INSANLACKS FIRMLACKS N/C+2 | Source | |
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | MFR INSANMFR INJSALMONELLA | Source | |
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | MFR INSANMFR INJSALMONELLA | Source | |
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | MFR INSANMFR INJSALMONELLA | Source | |
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | MFR INSANMFR INJSALMONELLA | Source | |
| R-pure Agro Specialities (FZE)Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | MFR INSANMFR INJSALMONELLA | Source | |
| Mbeelink Global Logistics LtdApapa, Nigeria | Snapper (red, gray, malabar, etc.) | FILTHYMFR INSAN | Source | |
| Abby'S International Fish Exp. LtdRukwa-Sumbawanga, Tanzania | Sardines (brisling, sprats, pilchards, etc.) | STD IDENTMFR INSANLACKS FIRM+2 | Source | |
| Abby'S International Fish Exp. LtdRukwa-Sumbawanga, Tanzania | Fish, n.e.c | STD IDENTMFR INSANLACKS FIRM+3 | Source | |
| BOJ Global Services Nig LtdLagos, Nigeria | Hake, hot smoked, fish | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Mbeelink Global Logistics LtdApapa, Nigeria | Snapper (red, gray, malabar, etc.) | FILTHYMFR INSAN | Source | |
| Mbeelink Global Logistics LtdApapa, Nigeria | Snapper (red, gray, malabar, etc.) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.Doctor Mora, Mexico | Lettuce, loose-leaf (e.g., romaine) (leaf & stem vegetable) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source | |
| Mbeelink Global Logistics LtdApapa, Nigeria | Snapper (red, gray, malabar, etc.) | FILTHYMFR INSAN | Source | |
| Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.Doctor Mora, Mexico | Lettuce, head (e.g. iceberg) (leaf & stem vegetable) | MFR INSANMFR INJ | Source |
Questions about MFR INSAN
- What does MFR INSAN mean on an FDA refusal?
- MFR INSAN is the refusal charge “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.
- What law does MFR INSAN cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites section 801(a)(1) of the FD&C Act (insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing) for MFR INSAN, and classifies the charge as insanitary manufacturing, processing or packing. The table is the Refusal Charges reference file that FDA publishes with its Data Dashboard.
- Which countries have the most MFR INSAN refusals?
- As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most MFR INSAN refusal lines are India (1,536), Mexico (206) and United Arab Emirates (133). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for MFR INSAN?
- Yes. 13 FDA import alerts name MFR INSAN as a charge code, including Import Alert 16-74 (Uneviscerated salt-cured, dried, smoked or fermented fish), Import Alert 99-43 (Ready-to-eat foods: insanitary conditions), Import Alert 99-35 (Fresh produce: insanitary conditions) and Import Alert 22-01 (Cantaloupes from Mexico). An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.
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