South Korea — 2023

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South Korea received 101 refusals in 2023, most of them in Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Of these, 69 were hazard refusals and 32 were paperwork refusals.

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By category

Category	Refusals
Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base)	40
Vegetables and Vegetable Products	18
Fishery/Seafood Products	16
Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans	10
Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum	8
Macaroni and Noodle Products	3
Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements	2
Fruit and Fruit Products	2
Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings	1
Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet)	1
Total	101

Refusals in 2023

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799-7817772-3 2023-12-18 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. usual namenutrit lbl
MR5-2058639-4 2023-12-14 MILK THISTLE (HERBAL & BOTANICAL OTHER THAN TEAS)Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. dietarylblinconspicuncontact
EPM-0174451-1 2023-12-11 FISH, N.E.C.Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. mfr insan
AQZ-0570703-2 2023-12-07 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonouslisteria
EJA-5183064-6 2023-12-05 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
799-7821146-4 2023-12-01 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe collist ingrelacks n/cusual name+3 more
EJA-5181592-8 2023-11-30 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
U47-2308962-7 2023-11-28 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. fsvp vio
DU7-0137307-6 2023-11-27 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeria
MR5-2057941-5 2023-11-19 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. list ingrenutrit lbl
799-7826901-7 2023-11-17 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. lacks n/cusual namenutrit lblunapproved
799-7726620-4 2023-11-07 HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe collist ingrelacks n/cusual name+2 more
799-7503437-2 2023-11-02 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. list ingreinconspiculacks n/c
92B-0039903-5 2023-10-30 PERSIMMON, DRIED OR PASTEFruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide
U47-2308309-1 2023-10-25 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. fsvp vio
EUG-0032138-0 2023-10-17 HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. color lblgunsafe collist ingrenutrit lbl
EJA-5180386-6 2023-10-13 ORIENTAL NOODLES (FLAVORED WITH SHRIMP,CHICKEN,BEEF,LOBSTER,CRAB,PLAIN,ETC.)Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. no process
677-0333830-0 2023-10-04 FISH CAKES, BALLS, ETC., N.E.C.Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. imptrhaccp
E8F-2341628-4 2023-10-03 MIXED VEGETABLES, JUICE OR DRINK, N.E.C.Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. no english
98K-2239394-8 2023-09-15 BEAN CURD, FRESH - SOFT OR HARD (MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALTIES, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS)Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. list ingreno englishnutrit lbl
U47-2305118-9 2023-09-12 OCTOPUS, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. list ingreinconspicu
EPM-0176588-8 2023-09-05 HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe col
799-6375126-8 2023-08-08 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
EJA-5175176-8 2023-08-02 FISH CAKES, BALLS, ETC., N.E.C.Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. imptrhaccp
95V-0022838-2 2023-07-18 MIXED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, N.E.C.Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. no english
MR5-2057929-0 2023-07-18 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. nutrit lbl
N8N-2305150-4 2023-07-17 MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE , WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide
EJA-5176514-9 2023-07-14 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
799-4694303-2 2023-07-12 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
E4K-0077420-3 2023-07-11 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
EPM-0171198-1 2023-06-23 ARKSHELLSFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. inconspicufalse
F23-9298185-8 2023-06-13 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C.Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeria
EJA-5175186-7 2023-06-05 GINSENG, JUICE OR DRINK (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. inadprcctlnutrit lbl
597-0202463-5 2023-06-03 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. dietarylblno englishlabelingdietarying
AEK-3337311-7 2023-05-26 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. no english
EJA-5171252-1 2023-05-24 FISH, BREADED, N.E.C.Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. imptrhaccp
799-3765771-6 2023-05-24 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved
9G5-3015324-2 2023-05-23 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSDietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DWCI. lacks n/cno englishhealth c
677-0333855-7 2023-05-22 POLLACK, POLLOCKFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. imptrhaccp
EJA-5173145-5 2023-05-18 GINSENG, JUICE OR DRINK (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. inadprcctlneeds acidnutrit lbl
U47-2209390-1 2023-04-20 OCTOPUS, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. list ingreallergennutrit lbl
92B-0034157-3 2023-04-17 STRAWBERRIES, DRIED OR PASTEFruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticideno englishunsafe col
E8L-2213007-9 2023-04-12 FISH, COLD SMOKED N.E.C.Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. list ingreallergenno englishneeds fce+1 more
EPM-0173341-5 2023-04-05 SQUID, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe colcolor lblg
92B-0033532-8 2023-04-03 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. allergen
BDN-0185207-3 2023-03-28 GINSENG, DRIED OR PASTE (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. directionsunapproved
9NX-0004466-2 2023-03-22 RICE CRACKERSBakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. filthy
SCS-3613361-2 2023-03-21 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
U47-2300122-6 2023-03-20 HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe col
EPM-0173210-2 2023-03-13 SQUID, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. salmonella
E7T-1213221-0 2023-03-06 FISH CAKES, BALLS, ETC., N.E.C.Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filthy
EJA-5169057-8 2023-03-02 SHRIMP CHOWDER/SOUP/STEW/BISQUE, MIXED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. no englishno processfalse
HE8-0201278-2 2023-02-23 MUSHROOM, MOREL, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
MR5-2056926-7 2023-02-06 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. list ingreallergennutrit lblunapproved
799-2167532-8 2023-01-30 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
799-2987313-1 2023-01-27 MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE, FUNGI PRODUCTS, N.E.C.Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. no english
SCS-3709746-9 2023-01-24 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
98K-2236276-0 2023-01-19 SQUID, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. salmonella
SCS-3866348-3 2023-01-18 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3705265-4 2023-01-18 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
EJA-5169367-1 2023-01-18 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
SCS-3703314-2 2023-01-18 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3546324-2 2023-01-18 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
U47-2208293-8 2023-01-17 LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, DRIED OR PASTE, N.E.C.Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide
SCS-3703017-1 2023-01-13 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3545132-0 2023-01-11 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3703962-8 2023-01-11 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3869976-8 2023-01-11 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3777745-8 2023-01-10 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. poisonous
SCS-3776904-2 2023-01-10 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. poisonous
SCS-3548218-4 2023-01-10 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3550518-2 2023-01-10 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-4187689-0 2023-01-10 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. poisonous
SCS-3658808-8 2023-01-10 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3778576-6 2023-01-09 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3704456-0 2023-01-09 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3689256-3 2023-01-09 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3867310-2 2023-01-06 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
9RX-0321383-7 2023-01-06 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. fsvp vio
SCS-3704913-0 2023-01-05 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3659132-2 2023-01-05 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. pb-food
SCS-3690512-6 2023-01-05 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3550303-9 2023-01-05 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3549752-1 2023-01-05 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3704731-6 2023-01-04 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3704071-7 2023-01-04 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
EPN-0141810-7 2023-01-04 FISH ROE, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
SCS-3550081-1 2023-01-04 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-4167009-5 2023-01-04 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSEI. poisonous
SCS-3711461-1 2023-01-04 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
AQZ-0545679-6 2023-01-03 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-4944104-4 2023-01-03 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
SCS-3992127-8 2023-01-03 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. poisonous
SCS-3950816-6 2023-01-03 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. poisonous
SCS-4183768-6 2023-01-03 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSEI. poisonous
SCS-3934008-1 2023-01-03 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. poisonous
SCS-3934380-4 2023-01-03 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. poisonous
SCS-3955966-4 2023-01-03 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. poisonous
SCS-4987577-9 2023-01-03 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. poisonous
SCS-3868091-7 2023-01-03 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous
SCS-3585451-5 2023-01-03 SEAWEED SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDSnack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSEI. poisonous