FDA Import Refusals — Week 28 2025 (7–13 Jul)
In week 28 of 2025 (7–13 Jul), FDA recorded 99 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 80 cite a hazard and 19 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, Mexico and China.
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Refusals (99)
- AEK-8469879-2 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom Thailand, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- 739-9019576-7 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Italy, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. no common nameundeclared allergen
- 9RN-1214933-9 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom Nigeria, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. false or misleading labelno net quantitylabelingnutrition labeling+3 more
- AE3-1139976-8 CANTALOUPE (VINE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- 8KP-0064527-6 MOTH BEAN, BEAN AND PEA SPROUTSFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
- DR4-0655255-1 SERRANO PEPPER, HOT (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- E84-0121286-3 ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom Guatemala, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivenot in Englishjuice percentage not declared
- AEK-7290175-2 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- 259-4336718-2 AVOCADO (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 259-4336722-4 AVOCADO (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- ANJ-0042555-0 FISH, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. filthSalmonella
- 8NG-3013383-3 COCKTAIL SAUCE (SEAFOOD, ETC.)From Malaysia, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. no process filingno food-canning registration
- AEK-8449387-1 GLUCOSAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HERBAL AND BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS II)From United States, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 259-4336717-4 AVOCADO (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 274-2502465-3 RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Thailand, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. FSVP violation
- DP4-8665309-1 MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 8Q4-0007656-3 SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- FY1-5015884-5 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, BROKEN OR KIBBLED, N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 259-4336725-7 AVOCADO (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 259-4336724-0 AVOCADO (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- AE3-1139973-5 CANTALOUPE (VINE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- 918-9798501-5 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. false or misleading label
- 572-6926603-7 CASHEW, SHELLEDFrom Vietnam, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 196-2555785-5 SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED PASTE)From Jordan, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. no food-canning registrationno process filingpoisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary conditions+2 more
- 826-0248278-6 BEVERAGE BASE, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT, LIQUIDFrom Poland, Beverage Bases. Import division DSEI. no process filing
- AEK-7280559-9 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.From Mexico, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-7263405-6 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. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- BYX-0289399-2 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 8KP-0060886-0 VEGETABLE & VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. no manufacturer nameno net quantitynutrition labelingingredients not listed+2 more
- AZR-4747838-4 SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From Turkey, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handling
- KL1-0290066-1 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 8TG-0037068-3 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- 799-8260774-0 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 799-8261061-1 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BYX-0289105-3 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. not in Englishnutrition labelingSalmonella
- 9PY-0010609-4 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. filth
- AEK-7303415-7 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Germany, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNBI. unapproved new drug
- 799-8203043-0 VITAMIN K (PHYTONADIONE)From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- K09-0094918-9 APRICOT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Syria, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe food additive
- AEK-7086899-5 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. false or misleading label
- 8K9-2415194-5 SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- 9AJ-0004958-8 CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. lead
- NQU-0012354-1 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. ingredients not listedfilth
- FS2-2501469-5 HAW, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3655528-6 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSWI. filth
- EVR-0165699-5 WHITE BREAD/ROLLS/BUNSFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melaminefilth
- U47-2503562-8 IMITATION MILK, FLUID MILK TYPE PRODUCTFrom South Korea, Filled Milk and Imitation Milk Products. Import division DWCI. inadequate process control
- KM6-3654738-2 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- 820-7082349-5 RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Turkey, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- KM6-1633975-0 PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- 594-0395000-5 SALMON (HUMPBACK, SILVER, KING, SOCKEYE, ETC.), COLD SMOKED, FISHFrom Greece, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. Listeria monocytogenes
- 8KP-0064405-5 MOTH BEAN, BEAN AND PEA SPROUTSFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- NQA-0000521-2 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- KM6-3653814-2 CATSUPFrom India, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- DZ1-1170489-3 ANCHOVYFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- KM6-3652022-3 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- U47-2502550-4 PERSIMMON, DRIED OR PASTEFrom South Korea, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 879-4074941-6 VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CRUDEFrom Spain, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- DP4-3909658-8 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- DP4-3910034-9 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- E8L-2504773-4 MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE, PIECES AND STEMS, SLICEDFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 551-4054860-0 STRAWBERRIES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- B4S-1011718-0 BETEL NUT, PASTEFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. unsafe food additive
- 8RG-2574485-1 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- BDD-6708011-5 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. unsafe food additive
- EPM-0187182-7 CLAMSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- DZ1-1171954-5 CLAMSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substanceSalmonella
- 8KP-0062637-5 GINGER ROOT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- K80-5148464-1 BEANS, CORN, AND PEA, N.E.C. (VEGETABLE)From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- NGK-2501004-0 GINGER ROOT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 879-4075855-7 SOFT RIPENED CHEESE MADE FROM GOAT'S MILK (E.G., CHEVRE, FETA, GOAT)From France, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- WV4-0032842-6 STRINGBEANSFrom Guatemala, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- 8KP-0062711-8 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- KM6-3654219-3 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- 8KP-0062872-8 GINGER ROOT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 823-0216650-7 BARBERRYFrom Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. ingredients not listedpesticide residue
- 8KP-0060961-1 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 8KP-0063559-0 MOTH BEAN, BEAN AND PEA SPROUTSFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- 8KP-0059984-6 DINNER WITH COMPONENTS IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. filth
- AQZ-0618759-8 GROUPERSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
- AEK-8554975-4 VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 316-4034842-6 ORIENTAL NOODLES (FLAVORED WITH SHRIMP,CHICKEN,BEEF,LOBSTER,CRAB,PLAIN,ETC.)From Philippines, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- AWJ-0282155-6 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 8TG-0037493-3 RASPBERRIES, RED (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- B7E-0032675-9 SUGAR SNAP PEASFrom Guatemala, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3642096-0 CUMIN, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- F23-9337153-9 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- KK8-4082950-5 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- KM6-3644892-0 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 8Q4-0007678-7 CORN, BOLTED MEAL OR FLOURFrom El Salvador, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. aflatoxin
- KL1-0288862-7 ORIENTAL NOODLES (FLAVORED WITH SHRIMP,CHICKEN,BEEF,LOBSTER,CRAB,PLAIN,ETC.)From India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. no standard nameundeclared allergen
- 799-9004032-2 BERRIES, DRIED OR PASTE, N.E.C.From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- EI5-2473080-8 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNBI. filth
- DP4-3907484-1 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. insanitary plant
- EYS-0322851-3 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DWCI. unapproved new drug
- DP4-3908251-3 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. insanitary plant
- F57-7436412-3 PEPPER, SWEET (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- SCS-1368674-1 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. unapproved new drug
- DP4-3910279-0 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. insanitary plant