EPA v. Lemongrass Farms, Inc.

Case summary

FIFRA NOW: 12/08/2025 Lemongrass Farms, Inc. Notice of Warning for Violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Case File No. FIFRA-04-2026-3504 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulates the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticide products pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA or the Act), as amended, 7 U.S.C. ?? 136 et seq. The EPA is issuing this Notice of Warning (NOW) to Lemongrass Farms, Inc. (hereinafter Lemongrass Farms), pursuant to Section 9(c)(3) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. ? 136g(c)(3), which provides the EPA with the authority to issue a NOW. As explained below, the EPA finds that Lemongrass Farms violated FIFRA Section 12(a)(1)(A) by distributing or selling unregistered pesticide. On or around October 15, 2025, EPA Region 4 conducted a review of the Lemongrass Farms website (lemongrassfarms.com) and observed the TREK Natural Insect Repellant, TREK Natural Insect Repellent for Kids, and SCRAM! Natural Fly Repellent marketed for sale as well with an add-to-cart and checkout feature. Based on the observed claims, TREK Natural Insect Repellant, TREK Natural Insect Repellent for Kids, and SCRAM! Natural Fly Repellent are pesticides as defined under FIFRA Section 2(u), 7 U.S.C. ? 136(u) in that the products contained a substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any pest. For a product to be considered a minimum risk pesticide, the product must meet the requirements set forth in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) 152.25(f). Pursuant to Section 12(a)(1)(A) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. ? 136j(a)(1)(A), it is unlawful for any person in any State to sell or distribute or offer for sale to any person any pesticide that is not registered under Section 3 of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. ? 136a. Pursuant to FIFRA Section 14, 7 U.S.C. 136j, violations of FIFRA may result in civil or criminal penalties. Civil penalties may be assessed at a rate of $24,885 per violation, as updated for inflation. See 40 C.F.R. ? 19.4. However, the EPA has determined that a NOW, in lieu of a civil penalty action, is the appropriate response for the violation of FIFRA outlined above. This NOW only resolves Lemongrass Farms? civil liability for the specific violation set forth above for the instances described in this NOW. The EPA has the right to institute further enforcement actions for any additional or continuing violations. The EPA may also institute further enforcement proceedings to recover appropriate relief upon obtaining evidence that any information or representations made by Respondent were false, inaccurate, or misleading. Nothing in this NOW relieves Lemongrass Farms of its obligation to comply with all applicable provisions of FIFRA and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations, nor shall it constitute a waiver, suspension, or modification of the requirements of FIFRA and any regulations promulgated thereunder.

Defendants (1)

• Lemongrass Farms, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LEMONGRASS FARMS, INC.

  63 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, CARTERSVILLE, GA, 30120

  Registry ID: 110072111797

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1A — Unregistered Pesticide

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Lemongrass Farms, Inc.entered 2025-12-08

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-12-08Final Order Issued
• 2025-12-08Enforcement Action Closed
• 2025-12-09Enforcement Action Data Entered