FDA Import Refusals — Week 39 2025 (22–28 Sep) | US Border Refusal Entries

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In week 39 of 2025 (22–28 Sep), FDA recorded 147 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 147 border rejections, 0 alerts, and 0 information notices. The most-affected origin countries were India, Indonesia and Mexico.

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Border rejections (147)

DateOriginCategoryImport divisionSubject
Netherlands Food Sweeteners (Nutritive) DSEI HONEY poisonord
Mexico Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base) DSWI WHEAT GRAIN SNACK (WHOLE, CRACKED, SPLIT), FRIED/OIL COOKED unsafe colcolor lblgno english
Philippines Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet) DWCI BANANA SAUCE color lblgno englishnutrit lbl
Jordan Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DSEI SOFT CANDY WITH NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) salmonella
India Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI MULTIPLE VITAMINS (MVI-12 VITAMIN COMBO) (VITAMIN) not listedunapproved
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS vetdrugresnitrofuran
Mexico Fruit and Fruit Products DSWI DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT) filthy
Albania Fruit and Fruit Products DWCI HAW, DRIED OR PASTE filthy
Mexico Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DSEI CHEWING GUM (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) unsafe colcolor lblg
Mexico Vegetables and Vegetable Products DSWI SPINACH (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE) pesticide
India Spices, Flavors, and Salts DNEI AJWAIN (SPICE) pesticide
India Fruit and Fruit Products DSEI TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT) filthy
China Fruit and Fruit Products DWCI HAW, DRIED OR PASTE unsafe colcolor lblg
Canada Fruit and Fruit Products DNBI LIME, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES allergenlabelingnutrit lblunsafe col
United Kingdom Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DSEI CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) unsafe col
Vietnam Fishery/Seafood Products DNEI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS added bulk
Thailand Vegetables and Vegetable Products DNBI MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE pesticide
United Kingdom Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DSEI CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) unsafe col
India Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C. unapproved
United States Soft Drinks and Waters DNBI MIXED DRINKS (NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) unsafe collacks n/c
India Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. unsafe colunapproved
United Kingdom Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DSEI CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) unsafe col
India Vegetables and Vegetable Products DNBI CLUSTER BEAN, BEAN AND PEA SPROUTS mfr insanmfr inj
India Spices, Flavors, and Salts DSEI FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE) unsafe add
India Spices, Flavors, and Salts DSEI FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE) unsafe add
India Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements DSEI FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERS color lblgunapproved
Luxembourg Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. no english
Canada Soft Drinks and Waters DNBI SODA WATER WITH FRUIT FLAVOR, CARBONATED labelingnutrit lbl
South Korea Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements DSEI FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERS no englishunapproved
Mexico Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products DSWI FLUID MILK PRODUCTS, SKIM, 1%, 2%, WHOLE AND ALL FLAVORED AND MODIFIED (LACTOSE REDUCED, IE) GRADE A inconspicunutrit lblneeds fceno process
Guatemala Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. unapproved
India Macaroni and Noodle Products DWCI NOODLES, VEGETABLE filthy
Canada Vegetables and Vegetable Products DNBI TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE) pesticide
Belize Fishery/Seafood Products DSEI LOBSTER filthy
Vietnam Nuts and Edible Seeds DNEI CASHEW, SHELLED pesticide
India Fruit and Fruit Products DSWI TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE filthylist ingrelabelingnutrit lbl
Mexico Fruit and Fruit Products DSWI DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT) filthy
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS vetdrugresnitrofuran
India Spices, Flavors, and Salts DSWI MIXED SPICE AND SEAONINGS, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C. color lblgno english
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS vetdrugresnitrofuran
Japan Spices, Flavors, and Salts DNEI MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C. imptrhaccp
Guatemala Vegetables and Vegetable Products DSEI SNOW PEAS pesticide
Peru Vegetables and Vegetable Products DNEI SHALLOT (ONION) (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE) pesticide
India Fruit and Fruit Products DNEI TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE filthy
China Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch DNEI CORN, BOLTED MEAL OR FLOUR pesticide
Taiwan Fruit and Fruit Products DWCI MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C. unfit4food
Mexico Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSWI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. mfr insannutrit lbl
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS vetdrugresnitrofuran
India Nuts and Edible Seeds DSEI BETEL NUT, TOPPING poisonord
Japan Vegetables and Vegetable Products DWCI RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE) unsafe colcolor lblg
India Soft Drinks and Waters DSWI BOTTLED WATER, CARBONATED WATER (NONMEDICINAL) list ingrelacks n/cusual namenutrit lbl
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS mfr inj
Taiwan Fruit and Fruit Products DWCI MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C. unfit4food
Mexico Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DSWI LOLLIPOP (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) unsafe colcolor lblgnutrit lbl
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DNEI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS vetdrugresnitrofuran
Mexico Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN) unapproved
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED mfr insanmfr inj
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED mfr insanmfr inj
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS mfr inj
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS mfr insanmfr inj
Japan Vegetables and Vegetable Products DWCI RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE) unsafe colcolor lblg
China Fishery/Seafood Products DNEI SHRIMP & PRAWNS vetdrugres
Mexico Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE) unapproved
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS mfr insanmfr inj
India Spices, Flavors, and Salts DSWI PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE) filthysalmonella
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS mfr insanmfr inj
United Kingdom Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DSEI SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) unsafe col
Guatemala Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI ZINC (MINERAL) unapproved
Germany Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products DSEI MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULA lack notifinconspicufalselacks n/c
India Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil) DNEI MUSTARD OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORING unsafe add
Guatemala Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN) unapproved
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS mfr inj
Canada Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base) DNBI FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C. fsvp vio
United Kingdom Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DSEI CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C. unsafe col
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED mfr inj
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED mfr insanmfr inj
Guatemala Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN) unapproved
Thailand Fishery/Seafood Products DSEI FISH, N.E.C. filthy
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED mfr inj
Guatemala Vegetables and Vegetable Products DSWI PEAS pesticide
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS mfr insanmfr inj
India Fruit and Fruit Products DSEI TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE filthy
Taiwan Fruit and Fruit Products DWCI MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C. unfit4food
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS mfr insanmfr inj
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS mfr insanmfr inj
India Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch DNEI RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) pesticide
India Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base) DNEI MIXED STARCH SNACKS, FRIED/OIL COOK salmonella
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS mfr inj
Taiwan Fruit and Fruit Products DWCI MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C. unfit4food
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED mfr inj
Colombia Fruit and Fruit Products DSEI TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUIT filthy
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS mfr insanmfr inj
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED mfr inj
China Vegetable Protein Products (Simulated Meats) DNEI VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C. poisonousmelamineunfit4food
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED mfr inj
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED mfr insanmfr inj
United Kingdom Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DSEI SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) unsafe col
India Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil) DNEI REFINED VEGETABLE OIL, SINGLE INGREDIENT, N.E.C. unsafe colcolor lblglacks n/cnutrit lbl
Mexico Fruit and Fruit Products DSWI HAMI MELON insanitarymfr insansalmonella
Guatemala Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. unapproved
Taiwan Fruit and Fruit Products DWCI MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C. unfit4food
Brazil Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID) unapproved
India Spices, Flavors, and Salts DSWI PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) filthysalmonella
China Chocolate and Cocoa Products DSEI CHOCOLATE AND COCOA PRODUCTS, N.E.C. melamine
Mexico Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID) unapproved
Taiwan Fishery/Seafood Products DNBI FISH CAKES, BALLS, ETC., N.E.C. inconspiculabeling
Taiwan Fruit and Fruit Products DWCI MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C. unfit4food
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED mfr insanmfr inj
Mexico Fruit and Fruit Products DSWI PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT) pesticidelacks firmlacks n/cusual name
India Nuts and Edible Seeds DSWI COCONUT, SHELLED mfr insanmfr injsalmonella
United Kingdom Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DSEI SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) unsafe col
India Fishery/Seafood Products DNEI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS nitrofuran
Senegal Fishery/Seafood Products DNBI TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.) histamineinadprcctl
South Korea Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. unapproved
Guatemala Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID) unapproved
Philippines Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings DNEI BISCUITS color lblg
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DSEI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS mfr insanmfr inj
United Kingdom Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products DWCI TODDLER MILK BASED FORMULA/DRINK PRODUCT (12-36 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULA list ingrelacks n/cstd namenutrit lbl
Vietnam Fishery/Seafood Products DNEI TILAPIA salmonella
Colombia Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID) unapproved
Germany Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products DSEI MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULA false
India Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DNEI HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C. unapproved
India Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI TRIBULUS (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS) unapproved
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DSWI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS mfr insanmfr inj
Israel Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. nutrit lblunapproved
South Korea Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C. ncontactnutrit lbl
Vietnam Fishery/Seafood Products DNEI TILAPIA salmonella
China Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base) DNEI POTATO SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKED poisonousmelamineunfit4food
India Vegetables and Vegetable Products DNEI CLUSTER BEAN, BEAN AND PEA SPROUTS salmonellapesticide
Nicaragua Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI ALOE (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL (NOT TEAS) II (CONTINUED)) unapproved
India Fruit and Fruit Products DNEI TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE filthy
Turkey Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch DNEI SEMOLINA, WHEAT salmonella
Guatemala Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID) unapproved
Guatemala Vegetables and Vegetable Products DSWI SUGAR SNAP PEAS pesticide
China Fishery/Seafood Products DNEI TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS vetdrugres
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DSWI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS mfr insanmfr inj
Indonesia Fishery/Seafood Products DSEI SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS radionucmfr inj
South Korea Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements DSEI FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERS list ingredietarylbllacks firmlacks n/c
Ivory Coast Chocolate and Cocoa Products DNEI COCOA BEAN N.E.C. filthy
Turkey Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch DNEI SEMOLINA, WHEAT salmonella
Mexico Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements DSEI DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C. no englishncontactnutrit lblunapproved
India Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements DSEI FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERS unapproved
South Korea Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements DSEI DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C. dietarylbllacks firmlacks n/cno english
India Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI GINSENG (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS) unsafe colunapproved
Mexico Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements DSEI DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C. no englishncontactnutrit lblunapproved
Mexico Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. no englishncontactnutrit lbl
India Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. unapproved