Japan — 2023

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Japan received 62 refusals in 2023, most of them in Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Of these, 33 were hazard refusals and 29 were paperwork refusals.

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By category

Category	Refusals
Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum	17
Vegetables and Vegetable Products	15
Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans	8
Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings	6
Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements	5
Fishery/Seafood Products	3
Fruit and Fruit Products	3
Macaroni and Noodle Products	2
Soft Drinks and Waters	1
Soups	1
Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch	1
Total	62

Refusals in 2023

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235-1712624-1 2023-12-18 NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DWCI. no process
KL1-0274998-5 2023-12-01 SCALLOPSFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. salmonella
799-7616642-1 2023-11-22 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. no english
HG4-1030549-1 2023-11-22 RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe colcolor lblg
235-1711783-6 2023-11-21 GINGER ROOT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe col
799-8040520-3 2023-11-14 BUBBLE GUM (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe col
AEK-4183077-7 2023-11-08 NOODLES, INSTANTMacaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNBI. no english
750-0202904-1 2023-10-31 RADISH, WITH SAUCEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe col
510-4038110-8 2023-10-28 CAKES, FILLED (OTHER THAN FRUIT OR JELLY)Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. no process
799-7607196-9 2023-10-24 RICE FLOURWhole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSEI. inconspiculacks n/cusual nameallergen
799-7306988-3 2023-10-17 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no english
FY1-4025233-6 2023-10-17 PLUM (PIT FRUIT)Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide
799-6926757-4 2023-10-04 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. unapproved
799-5674847-9 2023-10-04 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVOREDCandy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. foreign obno english
799-7249134-4 2023-09-27 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no englishunapproved
8KP-0040806-3 2023-09-22 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
799-5901957-1 2023-09-22 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSDietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. no english
EB6-0409531-7 2023-09-21 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide
BGX-0009462-9 2023-09-18 ORIENTAL NOODLES (FLAVORED WITH SHRIMP,CHICKEN,BEEF,LOBSTER,CRAB,PLAIN,ETC.)Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. no processneeds fce
799-6097609-0 2023-09-01 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. dietarylblnutrit lbl
799-6306574-3 2023-08-22 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSDietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. inconspicuno englishnutrit lbl
799-5580892-8 2023-08-17 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. no english
799-6340295-3 2023-08-15 HARD CANDY WITH NUT OR NUT PRODUCTS, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. list ingreno englishnutrit lbl
597-0203450-1 2023-07-27 CHINESE RADISH (DAIKON) (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe colcolor lblg
349-2053525-8 2023-07-19 SCALLOPS, CAKES, BALLS, ETC.Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. lacks firmno englishnutrit lbllist ingre+1 more
221-3671833-9 2023-07-18 RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe colcolor lblg
AEK-3616743-3 2023-07-16 BERRY JUICE, N.E.C. BERRY JUICE OR CONCENTRATESFruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. no english
235-1695239-9 2023-07-13 CLAMSFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. list ingrelacks firmallergennutrit lbl
8YW-0002066-8 2023-06-23 RADISH, WITH SAUCEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. yellow #5
BDD-6704838-5 2023-06-22 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe colcolor lblg
AEK-3319187-3 2023-06-20 BROTH, N.E.C. (MEAT AND/OR VEGETABLE STOCK)Soups. Import division DSEI. lacks firmno englishlabeling
AJR-7410145-0 2023-06-15 CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe colcolor lblglacks n/cnutrit lbl+2 more
AJR-7410382-9 2023-06-14 CHEWING GUM, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe collabelingyellow #5color lblg+1 more
427-8301663-9 2023-06-03 RADISH, WITH SAUCEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. color lblg
427-8301234-9 2023-06-03 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe col
D52-0244853-2 2023-06-02 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe col
HG4-1028977-8 2023-05-19 SWEET POTATO, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. no english
235-1700138-6 2023-05-19 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
799-5025532-3 2023-05-18 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. no english
349-2052190-2 2023-05-08 CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLINGBakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. fsvp vio
427-8300850-3 2023-05-02 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe col
AEK-3142195-9 2023-04-25 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no english
510-8964350-9 2023-04-20 CAKES, FILLED (OTHER THAN FRUIT OR JELLY)Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. no process
510-8953535-8 2023-03-24 CAKES, FILLED (OTHER THAN FRUIT OR JELLY)Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. no process
HG4-1029105-5 2023-03-21 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe colcolor lblg
510-8947561-3 2023-03-21 CAKES, FILLED (OTHER THAN FRUIT OR JELLY)Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. no process
HG4-1028997-6 2023-03-14 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe colno english
AFF-2015164-3 2023-03-13 GINGER ROOT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe colcolor lblgno english
HG4-1029028-9 2023-03-13 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe col
EVJ-1185394-5 2023-03-10 RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. yellow #5
510-8947563-9 2023-03-10 CAKES, FILLED (OTHER THAN FRUIT OR JELLY)Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. no process
235-1697654-7 2023-03-09 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe collist ingre
SCS-6103469-3 2023-03-08 CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), HARD, WITH NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. inconspicunutrit lbl
SCS-5916825-5 2023-03-07 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no englishlabelingnutrit lbl
AJR-7409490-3 2023-03-06 PLUM, DRIED OR PASTEFruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous
235-1695210-0 2023-03-06 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. needs fceno process
799-3643836-5 2023-03-03 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. dietarylblno english
799-3636547-7 2023-03-03 MEDICAL FOODS, N.E.C.Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. dietarylblno english
9LB-0002981-2 2023-02-14 ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS AND EXTRACTS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSWI. list ingredietarylblfalselacks n/c+3 more
EB6-0406709-2 2023-02-03 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide
HG4-1028797-0 2023-01-23 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe colcolor lblg
HG4-1028823-4 2023-01-23 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe col