FDA Import Refusals — Week 36 2025 (1–7 Sep)
In week 36 of 2025 (1–7 Sep), FDA recorded 111 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 83 cite a hazard and 28 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, Mexico and Philippines.
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Refusals (111)
- 551-4046978-1 GINGER ROOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- BJG-0199179-2 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- CIU-5276784-9 BLACKEYE PEAS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Madagascar, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3642128-1 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Bangladesh, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- H77-0230148-9 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- HA9-0250640-1 ANCHOVYFrom Sri Lanka, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuousinsanitary plantno common name+2 more
- 002-8226843-2 FROGS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. nitrofuran
- KM6-1634253-1 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- 594-0398261-0 FROGS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- 9RN-1215492-5 SOFT DRINK, MILK BASED (CHOCOLATE FLAVORED, ETC.), NONCARBONATEDFrom Ghana, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. nutrition labelingno process filingingredients not listedno net quantity+1 more
- 906-0490457-6 MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- N5D-2500924-2 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. inadequate process control
- N77-0226539-8 EGG PLANT, WITH SAUCEFrom Lebanon, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. ingredients not listedno common nameundeclared allergen
- 417-0401980-5 WEAKFISH (SEA TROUT)From Argentina, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-3222120-7 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
- U83-2551422-1 HAWFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- KM6-3658338-7 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- NEV-0002744-0 MILK, PLAINFrom Mexico, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DSEI. not in English
- KM6-3659068-9 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous substance
- BDD-6709147-6 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
- AEK-7519204-5 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. histaminefilth
- 8YW-0004739-8 GINGER ROOT, WITH SAUCEFrom Japan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredno food-canning registrationno process filing
- BDD-6709224-3 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additiveunsafe food additivecolor not declared
- AEK-7510038-6 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From United States, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- KM6-3658765-1 BEANS, CORN, AND PEA, N.E.C. (VEGETABLE)From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- 799-1312419-6 SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- B6S-3516104-4 CASHEW, SHELLEDFrom Vietnam, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- BLS-9048474-2 LETTUCE, HEAD (E.G. ICEBERG) (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From France, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. Listeria monocytogenes
- F57-7470734-7 TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 823-0217711-6 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- BDD-6709137-7 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additiveunsafe food additivecolor not declared
- AEK-7542467-9 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
- KM6-3658761-0 BEANS, CORN, AND PEA, N.E.C. (VEGETABLE)From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3656221-7 COCONUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- BDD-6709073-4 CHILI SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additiveunsafe food additivecolor not declaredno net quantity+4 more
- BDD-6709223-5 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additiveunsafe food additivecolor not declared
- 224-3647389-0 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
- D77-3001191-4 OTHER FRUITS, MIXED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Hong Kong, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- KM6-3657770-2 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3657294-3 PAPADFrom India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filthunsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BDD-6709222-7 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additiveunsafe food additivecolor not declared
- BLS-9047157-4 MUSSELSFrom Spain, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- HK1-2501843-0 FROG LEGS, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- 597-0209171-7 SODA CRACKERSFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- BDD-6709186-4 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additiveunsafe food additivecolor not declaredno net quantity+2 more
- AEK-7507404-5 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. histaminefilth
- AEK-7511914-7 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BNI-0137198-6 SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From South Africa, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedno net quantitynot in English+1 more
- 224-3647427-8 CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLINGFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamine
- N5D-2502634-5 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. histaminefilth
- BJG-0198998-6 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. ingredients not listednot in Englishunsafe color additive
- SCS-3692919-3 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- BYX-0292841-8 SPINACH (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- 9EX-2507870-3 CABBAGE (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- SCS-3809576-1 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 417-0401712-2 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- 97N-0617039-4 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Israel, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- SCS-2574080-9 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveunapproved new drug
- SCS-2653909-3 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registeredunapproved new drug
- 82S-0004739-5 MUSTARD OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom India, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNBI. unsafe food additive
- 175-4038441-3 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. nutrition labeling
- SCS-0667951-3 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling defect
- 635-1114965-8 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 799-1574143-5 BABY AND JUNIOR FOOD N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedno net quantityno standard namenutrition labeling
- AFJ-2901638-8 BEVERAGE BASE NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From India, Beverage Bases. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
- 9AJ-0007695-3 BETEL NUT, IN SHELLFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous substance
- J34-0103517-8 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, CAKES, BALLS, ETC.From Malaysia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. veterinary drug residue
- SCS-3674063-2 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From New Zealand, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in English
- SCS-3423114-7 SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredno net quantitynutrition labeling
- NQD-1251084-2 CORN CHIPS, BAKEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- W69-5161993-2 GEL CUPS CANDYFrom China, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. choking hazard not declared
- DF4-1630964-2 OTHER FRUITS AND FRUIT PRODUCTS, OTHER FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES, N.E.C.From Italy, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. no process filing
- SCS-0770071-4 MIXED OR ASSORTED CHOCOLATE CANDIES (BARS, BOXES, LOOSE FORM), WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUFrom Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedcolor not declaredno net quantity+3 more
- DP4-3900076-2 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- BJG-0199138-8 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedlabel not conspicuouscolor not declared+2 more
- 392-0254500-8 PEPPER SAUCE (HOT, MILD, ETC.)From Mexico, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DSWI. insanitary conditions
- 799-0971253-3 CALCIUM (MINERAL)From United States, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- GH5-0171671-2 BUTTER/BUTTER FLAVORED,PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERSFrom Mexico, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSWI. below standard of quality
- 084-1802599-8 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Netherlands, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- U47-2501498-7 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From South Korea, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading labelno net quantitynot in English+3 more
- KM6-3657971-6 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuousno manufacturer name
- E6G-0179468-9 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handlingListeria monocytogenes+2 more
- KM6-3653168-3 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From India, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedno net quantityno common namenutrition labeling
- 799-1065074-8 HENNAFrom India, Color Additives for Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics. Import division DSEI. unsafe cosmetic color
- 390-5366402-3 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. histaminefilthinadequate process control
- N5D-2502638-6 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. filthno food-canning registrationhistamine
- 906-0493293-2 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), WHOLE (SPICE)From Peru, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. filth
- 8MH-0070710-5 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- SCS-2876817-9 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. label not conspicuous
- GH5-0174220-5 BUTTER/BUTTER FLAVORED,PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERSFrom Mexico, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedbelow standard of qualitynutrition labeling
- N5D-2502481-1 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. histaminefilthinadequate process control
- KM6-3645757-4 VERMICELLIFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- AEK-7507398-9 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Philippines, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- 799-2109318-5 MARSHMALLOW CANDY, SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredno common namelabeling+1 more
- KM6-3653140-2 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- AEK-7535894-3 IRON (MINERAL)From Nigeria, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- DU7-0142616-3 OYSTER MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- 799-0997389-5 VEGETABLE PROTEIN POWDER (VIT/MIN/PROTEIN/UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPEC FOR HUMAN/ANIMAL, N.E.C.)From Czech Republic, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. undeclared allergenlabelingnutrition labeling
- DT4-0073649-2 SEMOLINA, WHEATFrom Morocco, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3651497-8 CUSTARD, REGULAR, VANILLA OR VANILLIN FLAVOREDFrom Pakistan, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. color not declared
- BJG-0198341-9 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivelabel not conspicuouscolor not declaredno net quantity+1 more
- BYX-0293223-8 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- N5D-2503184-0 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. histamineinadequate process control
- 8KP-0066235-4 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- 823-0217117-6 CHERRY, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3651457-2 COCONUT, NUT FLOUR/MEALFrom Sri Lanka, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. nutrition labeling
- BJG-0169227-5 ORAL REHYDRATION PRODUCTSFrom Mexico, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSWI. not in Englishunapproved new drug
- 799-0833196-2 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- F57-7454643-0 TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- SCS-2031908-8 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Nigeria, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- 799-0662193-5 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DWCI. not in English