FDA Import Refusals — Week 32 2025 (4–10 Aug)
In week 32 of 2025 (4–10 Aug), FDA recorded 91 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 69 cite a hazard and 22 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were Mexico, India and China.
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Refusals (91)
- 9EX-2505047-0 CRAYFISH (CRAWFISH), FRESH WATERFrom Egypt, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 8Q4-0007861-9 HORCHATA (BEVERAGE BASE N.E.C.)From El Salvador, Beverage Bases. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- 8MH-0106805-1 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- F87-2510013-2 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- KM6-1633372-0 LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. bulking agent added
- FY4-0119305-4 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Trinidad and Tobago, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-2170347-0 SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedno net quantitynutrition labeling
- SCS-1586362-9 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Turkey, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no contact informationnutrition labeling
- 594-0396791-8 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. bulking agent added
- KM6-3654302-7 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- BNI-0139170-3 SOFT DRINK, PIT FRUIT FLAVORED, NONCARBONATEDFrom Jamaica, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSEI. no net quantitynutrition labelingingredients not listed
- SCS-1850967-4 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From United States, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. nutrition labelingunapproved new drug
- KM6-3659103-4 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary handling
- K51-0108300-1 CASHEW FRUIT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, JUICES, MILK, CREME, DRINKS AND NECTARSFrom Brazil, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. no net quantitynot in Englishnutrition labelingno process filing
- AEK-7293253-4 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Brazil, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 164-0303546-8 SOFT DRINK, CITRUS FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATEDFrom United Kingdom, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additiveno net quantitynutrition labeling
- 823-0217346-1 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 9UG-0144692-7 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3659290-9 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary handling
- KM6-3658617-4 ANISE (STAR ANISE) (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
- 300-7561406-7 FENNEL, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Canada, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- SCS-0483851-7 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DNEI. false or misleading label
- AEK-7401203-8 BIOTIN (VITAMIN H, COENZYME R)From Brazil, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- 9TE-1204394-9 SODA WATER WITH FRUIT FLAVOR, CARBONATEDFrom Algeria, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. label not conspicuouslabelingnutrition labeling
- FY1-6065787-7 SNOW PEASFrom Guatemala, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- 83U-1422531-4 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- FY1-6065980-8 SNOW PEASFrom Guatemala, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- SCS-0475061-3 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From France, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registered
- KM6-3656238-1 FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C.From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- E5G-0236490-6 MUSTARD OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom India, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNBI. unsafe food additivelabel not conspicuousno net quantitynutrition labeling+2 more
- SCS-8954814-7 NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, N.E.C.From United States, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. unsafe food additivelabeling
- N7A-0000550-3 SCALLOPSFrom Japan, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. importer HACCP failure
- AEK-7371490-7 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Italy, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- 84A-0091196-9 RICE, GLUTINOUS, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From South Korea, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- BJG-0197073-9 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivelabel not conspicuouscolor not declaredlabeling
- 82S-0004758-5 SAUCES, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedcolor additive labelingnutrition labeling
- BJG-0196945-9 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- B7S-2505082-5 ENOKITAKEFrom South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Listeria monocytogenes
- NYY-1020983-1 VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From China, Vegetable Protein Products (Simulated Meats). Import division DNBI. melamine
- 8NP-0809871-1 BANANA SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivelabel not conspicuousfalse or misleading labelcolor not declared+1 more
- 417-0401100-0 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. nitrofuran
- HK1-2501048-6 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA), DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 8KP-0064191-1 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- BJG-0197317-0 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BQT-2501013-1 MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C.From Pakistan, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- 8B4-0010208-1 EELFrom Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
- AEK-7506499-6 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. unapproved animal drugunapproved new drug
- BJG-0197049-9 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 8B4-0010185-1 EELFrom Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
- BYX-0291354-3 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- AFP-2519722-8 FILLED OR IMITATION MILK OR MILK TYPE PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From Haiti, Filled Milk and Imitation Milk Products. Import division DSEI. no net quantitynot in Englishnutrition labeling
- D82-2253778-8 PAPADFrom India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filth
- 799-0041136-6 RICE PROTEINFrom China, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- U79-1751548-9 CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLINGFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. not in Englishmelaminelabelingnutrition labeling
- BJG-0197293-3 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3660318-5 CUMIN, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- AEK-7307162-1 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Kazakhstan, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no contact information
- BJG-0197042-4 MIXED FRUIT FLAVORED IMITATION FRUITFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednutrition labelingingredients not listed+2 more
- BJG-0196897-2 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedcolor not declared
- BJG-0195873-4 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredingredients not listednutrition labeling+3 more
- KM6-3655017-0 TOMATO SAUCE (WITH OTHER INGREDIENTS)From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. false or misleading labelno common name
- ENE-0013416-2 EGG PLANT (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Italy, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- DM4-0830321-0 PEPPER, SWEET (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Dominican Republic, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3655847-0 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedno manufacturer namenot in Englishnutrition labeling+1 more
- KM6-3654119-5 CORIANDER, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. no net quantitynutrition labelingSalmonellapesticide residue
- 9T4-3050435-2 FILLED/ICED COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From Taiwan, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BJG-0195731-4 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listed
- ABC-2255462-2 CRABFrom Ecuador, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 930-0360905-9 RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 113-3625944-3 ORANGE (CITRUS)From Israel, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- THW-7118520-5 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- DP4-3912183-2 CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Brazil, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. not in Englishundeclared allergennutrition labeling
- BJG-0196794-1 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednutrition labeling
- B5Q-0006749-5 RICE FLAKES,PUFFS,KRISPIES,LOOPS READY TO EATFrom China, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedno net quantityundeclared allergennutrition labeling+1 more
- N6M-0008554-6 SEMOLINA, WHEATFrom United Kingdom, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. false or misleading label
- BJG-0196895-6 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredlabel not conspicuous
- BJG-0195612-6 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednot in English
- K64-3059978-2 RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Japan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 300-7569758-3 WHEAT FLOUR, DURUMFrom Canada, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. FSVP violation
- KM6-3649548-3 PIE (FRUIT, PUMPKIN, PECAN, ETC.) AND PUDDING PREPARED DRY MIX WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLINGFrom Pakistan, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 9S7-0017068-8 CHEESE FILLED CRACKERSFrom India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BJG-0195749-6 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- AMG-0170408-3 TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Colombia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 748-0610431-6 CANTALOUPE (VINE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary conditionsSalmonella
- NGJ-0001973-6 QUINOA SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 9GX-0256152-9 MUSTARD OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom India, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNEI. unsafe food additive
- 113-3625948-4 ORANGE (CITRUS)From Israel, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- F87-2500454-0 WHEAT, MILLED PRODUCT, N.E.C.From Jordan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. filth
- KM6-3655215-0 SYRUPS AND MOLASSES, N.E.C.From India, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DSWI. no food-canning registration
- BJG-0196141-5 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 8GX-8019408-7 PARSLEY, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Hungary, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue