FDA Import Refusals — Week 35 2025 (25–31 Aug)
In week 35 of 2025 (25–31 Aug), FDA recorded 70 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 50 cite a hazard and 20 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, China and Mexico.
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Refusals (70)
- AEK-7417051-3 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From United States, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no manufacturer namenutrition labeling
- 551-2287047-7 VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNBI. foreign plant not registered
- AEK-7386016-3 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. no manufacturer namenutrition labeling
- 799-1449185-9 CHINESE CABBAGE, CELERY CABBAGE (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. FSVP violation
- 427-8310217-3 FISH SAUCE, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Philippines, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. undeclared allergennutrition labeling
- 799-1123324-7 CHINESE CABBAGE, CELERY CABBAGE (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. FSVP violation
- AEK-7436484-3 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVOREDFrom China, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. no manufacturer name
- 551-2282433-4 HERRING, COLD SMOKED, FISHFrom Canada, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary conditions
- EI5-5587630-6 RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C.From Canada, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. no process filing
- BTQ-0629774-5 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Colombia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. labelingunauthorized health claim
- 98K-2249910-9 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. unauthorized health claim
- 8KP-0065247-0 WATER CHESTNUT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary handlingSalmonella
- 9NX-0006537-8 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From South Korea, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedflavor not declaredcolor not declarednot in English+2 more
- BJG-0196948-3 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listed
- 186-7474979-4 SPINACH (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3655551-8 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From United Arab Emirates, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- AMG-0168737-9 SQUID, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. bulking agent added
- N3J-0073206-3 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 238-1440192-5 COCOA BEAN N.E.C.From Ivory Coast, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- BJG-0198579-4 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredingredients not listed
- 826-0249086-2 SNAPPER (RED, GRAY, MALABAR, ETC.)From Suriname, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- B5Q-0006918-6 RICE FLAKES,PUFFS,KRISPIES,LOOPS READY TO EATFrom China, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNEI. undeclared allergen
- BJG-0197464-0 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivenot in Englishcolor not declaredingredients not listed
- EE3-1462165-1 MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE, BROKEN OR KIBBLEDFrom Hong Kong, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 8P5-0075016-8 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filthSalmonella
- 417-0400663-8 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. nitrofuran
- DU7-0142499-4 ENOKITAKEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- 8MH-0070783-2 JALAPENO PEPPER, HOT (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- BJG-0198426-8 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 8MH-0070775-8 JALAPENO PEPPER, HOT (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- BJG-0196901-2 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedcolor not declared
- KM6-3659349-3 PAPADFrom India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filth
- U47-2506837-1 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenesinsanitary plant
- KM6-3654064-3 PAPADFrom India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filth
- 551-2298664-6 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. unauthorized health claimunapproved new drug
- 002-8226743-4 FROGS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- 8GM-0102941-5 LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom Turkey, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. juice HACCP failure
- 8NR-0017203-3 LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom Turkey, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. juice HACCP failure
- AVV-9966011-4 BABY AND JUNIOR FOOD N.E.C.From Chile, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- B9A-0102266-2 BROCCOLI (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Guatemala, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 83B-0002382-4 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From El Salvador, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- AVV-9966012-2 BABY AND JUNIOR FOOD N.E.C.From Chile, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 082-0463440-9 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. bulking agent added
- DP4-3927276-7 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- AEK-7377604-7 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- KM6-3658968-1 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 8KP-0060903-3 LABLAB BEAN, BEAN AND PEA SPROUTSFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 8NR-0017257-9 LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom Turkey, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. juice HACCP failure
- 799-0563238-8 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Honduras, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registeredunapproved new druglabel not conspicuous
- N5D-2502168-4 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. histamineinadequate process control
- N5D-2502717-8 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. histamineinadequate process control
- D97-2127307-3 SALMON, ALL, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Poland, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenesinsanitary conditions
- N5D-2502718-6 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. histamineinadequate process control
- 8B4-0009928-7 THREADFINFrom Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
- 8KP-0061578-2 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3660378-9 CARDAMON, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handlingSalmonella
- NXW-0006773-0 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Jordan, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedcolor not declaredundeclared allergen+1 more
- AEK-7407299-0 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom Thailand, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- 799-0499887-1 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), READY TO FEEDFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DWCI. false or misleading labelno net quantitynot in English
- 8NW-1566679-0 HERBALS & BOTANICAL TEAS, N.E.C.From Albania, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 523-1433233-0 TEA, N.E.C.From Poland, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNBI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
- 799-9386966-9 CHOLINE (MINERAL)From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- DP4-3907834-7 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 390-5366385-0 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. histaminefilthinadequate process control
- 523-1433232-2 TEA, N.E.C.From Poland, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNBI. not in English
- 224-4563640-4 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Taiwan, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- AEK-6941307-6 KAVA KAVA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Fiji, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. insanitary plant
- 85J-2247414-2 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- 523-1433235-5 TEA, N.E.C.From Poland, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNBI. not in English
- 8B4-0009933-7 ANCHOVYFrom Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary conditions