South Korea — 2025
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South Korea received 80 refusals in 2025, most of them in Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Of these, 46 were hazard refusals and 34 were paperwork refusals.
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By category
| Category | Refusals |
|---|---|
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products | 31 |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 8 |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 8 |
| Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements | 6 |
| Fruit and Fruit Products | 6 |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans | 5 |
| Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet) | 3 |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 2 |
| Beverage Bases | 2 |
| Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 2 |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 2 |
| Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products | 1 |
| Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods | 1 |
| Filled Milk and Imitation Milk Products | 1 |
| Soups | 1 |
| Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil) | 1 |
| Total | 80 |
Refusals in 2025
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- U47-2506562-5 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous
- U47-2511243-5 ONION BULB (YELLOW, WHITE, RED, ETC.), JUICE OR DRINKVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. inadprcctl
- NQA-0001436-2 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous
- 92B-0065727-5 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe colcolor lblg
- EUG-0042372-3 ANCHOVYFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary
- AN1-0641929-2 ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS AND EXTRACTS, N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. unsafe add
- 316-4089361-1 NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. list ingrenutrit lbl
- EUG-0045140-1 SOFT DRINKS AND WATERS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DWCI. list ingrelacks n/callergennutrit lbl
- AN1-0910526-0 PLUM, JUICE, PIT FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. juicehaccp
- 799-2801646-0 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. unapproved
- SCS-4573219-0 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved
- EJA-5217393-9 OYSTERSFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. poisonousinsanitary
- 799-3147468-0 LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. inadprcctl
- 84A-0091068-0 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeriamfr insanmfr inj
- EPM-0190458-6 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSWI. list ingrelacks n/cno englishnutrit lbl
- 9WF-1049028-4 RICE MEAL PROCESSED (PACKAGED)Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. no process
- EJA-5217178-4 OYSTERSFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. poisonousinsanitary
- 8N5-0025066-8 OYSTERSFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. added bulk
- AEK-7670234-7 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSDietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. no englishunapproved
- AEK-7455470-8 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. dietarylbllacks firmlacks n/cno english+1 more
- AEK-7641919-9 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSDietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. list ingredietarylbllacks firmlacks n/c+3 more
- AEK-7487890-9 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. ncontactnutrit lbl
- AEK-7629314-9 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. unapproved
- EJA-5215173-7 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeriamfr inj
- 799-9993466-5 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. health c
- B7S-2506173-1 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeriamfr insan
- EPM-0189852-3 GINSENG, JUICE OR DRINK (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. lacks firmno englishusual namenutrit lbl
- EJA-5216955-6 OYSTERSFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. poisonousinsanitarymfr insan
- U47-2508526-8 OCTOPUS, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. list ingreinconspicuallergennutrit lbl
- U47-2501498-7 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. list ingrefalselacks n/cno english+3 more
- 9NX-0006537-8 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. list ingreflavr lblgcolor lblgno english+2 more
- U47-2506837-1 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeriamfr insan
- EPM-0187739-4 NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSEI. juice %nutrit lblno process
- U47-2508484-0 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeriamfr insan
- EPM-0188343-4 BEEF NOODLE BROTH (MEAT AND/OR VEGETABLE STOCK)Soups. Import division DWCI. needs fceno process
- U47-2508503-7 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeriamfr insan
- KM6-3659074-7 MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALITIES, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS, N.E.C.Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. no process
- B7S-2506051-9 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeriamfr insanmfr inj
- B7S-2505261-5 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeriamfr insanmfr inj
- 84A-0091196-9 RICE, GLUTINOUS, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. needs fceno process
- B7S-2505082-5 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
- 677-0335386-1 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeriamfr insan
- U47-2505615-2 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeriamfr insan
- 677-0335356-4 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeriamfr insan
- 677-0335328-3 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeriamfr insan
- 677-0335244-2 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeriamfr insan
- U47-2505056-9 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeriamfr insan
- 677-0335374-7 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeriamfr insan
- U47-2506325-7 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeriamfr insan
- 677-0335255-8 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. mfr insanmfr inj
- U47-2503777-2 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. mfr insanmfr inj
- 677-0335290-5 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. mfr insanmfr inj
- KM6-3654364-7 MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALITIES, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS, N.E.C.Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. needs fceno process
- U47-2502550-4 PERSIMMON, DRIED OR PASTEFruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide
- NQA-0000521-2 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous
- U47-2503562-8 IMITATION MILK, FLUID MILK TYPE PRODUCTFilled Milk and Imitation Milk Products. Import division DWCI. inadprcctl
- 677-0335242-6 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. listeriamfr insan
- EKY-2505157-7 SOYBEANS (SEE INDUSTRY 37 FOR 'BEAN CURD'), JUICE OR DRINKVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. inadprcctl
- 799-7880057-2 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. no englishncontactnutrit lbl
- EH3-2571569-4 PERSIMMON, DRIED OR PASTEFruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide
- U47-2503138-7 NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. no process
- EJU-0052210-1 SAUCES, N.E.C.Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. no process
- EJA-5210161-7 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
- 799-7530407-3 OLIVE OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENTVegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DSEI. inadprcctl
- EKY-2412170-2 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonouspoisonord
- 9WF-1046466-9 BEVERAGE BASE, VINE FRUIT, LIQUIDBeverage Bases. Import division DNBI. color lblgno englishnutrit lblyellow #5+3 more
- EJA-5202730-9 CHOCOLATE FILLED/ICED COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERSBakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. list ingreallergennutrit lbl
- EJA-5209422-6 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
- U47-2500688-4 BREAKFAST FOOD QUICK OR INSTANT COOKING, N.E.C.Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DWCI. nutrit lblno processlist ingreneeds fce
- EPM-0187180-1 POLLACK, POLLOCKFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. salmonella
- U47-2412512-3 NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. lacks n/cno englishusual namenutrit lbl
- EKY-2411151-3 PEAR, CORE FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. no process
- E4K-0079120-7 ENOKITAKEVegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listeria
- NPB-0006629-8 MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES N.E.C.,Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. labelingnutrit lbl
- U47-2412105-6 FISH-SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, N.E.C. (BABY)Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DWCI. needs fceno process
- U47-2410399-7 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DNEI. no englishusual name
- EJA-5201457-0 BEVERAGE BASE NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.Beverage Bases. Import division DWCI. needs fceno process
- EJA-5204290-2 CHOCOLATE FILLED/ICED COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERSBakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. list ingreallergentransfat
- NXG-0000596-0 OCTOPUS, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. list ingreallergen
- EPM-0185087-0 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSEI. dietarylbl