FDA Import Refusals — Week 27 2025 (30 Jun–6 Jul)
In week 27 of 2025 (30 Jun–6 Jul), FDA recorded 79 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 44 cite a hazard and 35 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, Mexico and China.
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Refusals (79)
- 8B4-0009941-0 SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.)From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plant
- 9JW-0414201-7 FRUITS USED AS VEGETABLES, BREADED, N.E.C.From Jordan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. filthnot in Englishnutrition labeling
- 918-9798319-2 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivefalse or misleading labelcolor not declared
- WD8-0078735-6 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 082-0463566-1 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- WD8-0078665-5 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 8MN-0016668-5 QUINOA SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- BDD-6708665-8 BANANA SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. unsafe food additivecolor not declaredno net quantityno common name+1 more
- 823-0216712-5 OTHER FRUITS, MIXED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- DF4-2233842-9 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From United Arab Emirates, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedcolor not declarednot in English+1 more
- 799-9071748-1 KAVA KAVA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Fiji, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- SCS-1368539-6 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DNEI. unapproved new drug
- DP4-3916720-7 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 300-1890813-8 PITA, BREAD/ROLLS/BUNSFrom Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. ingredients not listedno manufacturer nameno common namenutrition labeling+2 more
- BJG-0194215-9 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listednutrition labelingcolor not declared
- DP4-3904233-5 PEPPER, SWEET (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Peru, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- SCS-0273639-0 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Mexico, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. labeling
- 799-8875098-1 ECHINACEA, HERBAL & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS)From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-7221658-1 CHROMIUM (MINERAL)From Brazil, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 677-0335242-6 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenesinsanitary plant
- SCS-1006289-6 BARLEY, WHOLE GRAINFrom Philippines, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSEI. unapproved biologic
- 805-0136348-7 CUCUMBERS (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Jordan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. nutrition labelingno food-canning registrationno process filinglabeling+1 more
- AEK-7252620-3 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-8550548-3 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.From Portugal, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. labeling
- AEK-7229567-6 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Nigeria, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-0255866-1 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 799-7855313-0 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. labeling
- DP4-3883481-5 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- SCS-0297618-6 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. labeling
- SCS-0276114-1 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom United States, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. not in English
- KM6-3643032-4 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filth
- AEK-8526482-6 TEA, BLACKFrom Nigeria, Coffee and Tea. Import division DSEI. labeling
- AEK-7261237-5 VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)From Colombia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 799-8923192-4 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- DR4-0653384-1 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- AEK-8510991-4 COFFEE, N.E.C.From India, Coffee and Tea. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- AEK-8510984-9 COFFEE, N.E.C.From India, Coffee and Tea. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- SCS-1268393-9 MILK THISTLEFrom India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 551-4039087-0 NUT SPREADS WITH FLAVORINGS (E.G. NUTELLA)From Algeria, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. label not conspicuousno common name
- BEZ-0021902-0 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- USA-1132015-8 PAPAYA (PAPAW) (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- SCS-0247702-9 ALOE (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL (NOT TEAS) II (CONTINUED))From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 799-7849974-8 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Mexico, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. not in English
- AEK-7259605-7 MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, ADDED SAFE AND SUITABLE MICROBIAL ORGANISMS (E.G. LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS)From China, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- B7Q-1001283-4 EDIBLE BIRD'S NEST, READY-TO-EAT (MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALTIES, SIDE DISHES & DESSERTS)From Vietnam, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedno net quantitylabelingnutrition labeling
- AEK-7221538-5 VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-7084627-2 MILK THISTLE (HERBAL & BOTANICAL OTHER THAN TEAS)From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. labeling
- 799-8405211-9 MUSHROOM, CHANTERELLE, PIECES AND STEMS, SLICEDFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 594-0394323-2 SALMON (HUMPBACK, SILVER, KING, SOCKEYE, ETC.), COLD SMOKED, FISHFrom Greece, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. Listeria monocytogenes
- AEK-7252900-9 MECOBALAMIN (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 8NP-0808618-7 CRABFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 918-9798294-7 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivefalse or misleading labelcolor not declared
- 799-8562007-0 VEGETABLE PROTEIN POWDER (VIT/MIN/PROTEIN/UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPEC FOR HUMAN/ANIMAL, N.E.C.)From Brazil, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- DP4-3909840-2 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. insanitary plant
- B9A-0100110-4 LIME (CITRUS)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 918-9798248-3 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- WS7-0155987-4 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 918-9798291-3 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivefalse or misleading labelcolor not declared
- TXC-6505170-7 CHOCOLATE AND COCOA BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C.From Colombia, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- KM6-3648905-6 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. filth
- 799-8941363-9 VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From China, Vegetable Protein Products (Simulated Meats). Import division DSEI. melamine
- 417-0401419-4 WEAKFISH (SEA TROUT)From Argentina, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- SCS-0251971-3 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-0252023-2 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveunapproved new drug
- 9RN-1214496-7 VEGETABLE (SINGLE INGREDIENT NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE) SOUPFrom Italy, Soups. Import division DNEI. no process filing
- 165-0619940-1 VEGETABLE & VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From France, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- CIU-5270143-4 KIDNEY BEAN, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. FSVP violation
- SCS-0195750-0 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishno net quantitylabelingnutrition labeling
- KM6-1628073-1 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- DP4-8665184-8 PIGEON PEAS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. FSVP violation
- CIU-5270011-3 LENTILS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. FSVP violation
- SCS-0196912-5 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement labelingnot in Englishlabelingnutrition labeling
- DP4-3898915-5 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- KM6-3653677-3 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filth
- DP4-8665111-1 LENTILS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. FSVP violation
- DP4-3884842-7 LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- K80-5148388-2 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- 259-4330708-9 AVOCADO (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 163-0150560-4 LIME, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivelabel not conspicuousno net quantity