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07-2026-0211Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2026· Region 07

EPA v. Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers FIFRA 14A Action For Penalty - Expedited Settlement Agreement

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

During a Jan. 21, 2026 Pesticide Establishment Inspection at the Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers, Inc. facility in Hardin, Missouri, a bulk tank containing the Restricted Use Pesticide know as CHARGER MAX ATZ, EPA Reg. No. 1381-199, was found to be misbranded in that the label was missing Non-Target Organism Advisory, Endangered Species Protection Requirements, parts of Spray Drift Management Section and Restrictions for Use of this product. The EPA is pursuing a similar misbranding action against the registrant, Winfield Solutions LLC.

Defendants (1)

  • Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers, Inc., Hardin, MONamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • RAY-CARROLL COUNTY GRAIN GROWERS, INC. HARDIN

    700 EAST MAIN STREET, HARDIN, MO, 64035

    Registry ID: 110016678674

Statutes cited

  • FIFRA 12A1EAdulterated/Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers FIFRA 14A Action For Penalty - Expedited Settlement Agreemententered 2026-07-20

    Primary law: FIFRA

    Federal penalty: $8,539

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2026-07-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2026-07-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2026-07-20Final Order Issued
  • 2026-07-24Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3605017276
Case number
07-2026-0211
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
07
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Adulterated/Misbranded

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 07-2026-0211 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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