FDA Import Refusals — Week 40 2025 (29 Sep–5 Oct)

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In week 40 of 2025 (29 Sep–5 Oct), FDA recorded 112 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 90 cite a hazard and 21 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were Indonesia, India and China.

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Refusals (112)

AEK-7615586-8 2025-10-06 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.From New Zealand, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling
E41-0109385-1 2025-10-06 KINGFISH (ONLY MENTICIRRHUS SPP)From Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
AEK-7221568-2 2025-10-06 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. pesticide residue
NMR-6738339-6 2025-10-06 TEA, GREENFrom China, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNEI. inadequate process control
BDC-0163269-1 2025-10-06 SPINACH, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Serbia, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
NMR-6737693-7 2025-10-06 TEA, GREENFrom China, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNEI. inadequate process control
799-1931573-1 2025-10-06 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. nutrition labelingunapproved new drug
BQL-0107961-3 2025-10-06 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Moldova, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. no adequate directionsnutrition labelingunapproved new drug
DP4-3941856-8 2025-10-06 OLIVES (PIT FRUIT)From Portugal, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. no process filing
TZ6-6146173-9 2025-10-06 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. unsafe food additive
HE8-0210898-6 2025-10-06 MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.From Taiwan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
AVB-1119830-2 2025-10-06 SUTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, N.E.C.From Egypt, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
SCS-5107047-7 2025-10-06 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
417-0399782-9 2025-10-06 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
AEK-7361913-0 2025-10-06 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
NMR-6736603-7 2025-10-06 TEA, GREENFrom China, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNEI. inadequate process control
SCS-5446197-0 2025-10-06 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
799-0614586-9 2025-10-06 FOLIC ACID (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
KM6-3659509-2 2025-10-06 RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C.From Bangladesh, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
799-1984053-0 2025-10-06 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. nutrition labeling
B9A-0105927-6 2025-10-06 LETTUCE, LOOSE-LEAF (E.G., ROMAINE) (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
KM6-1631947-1 2025-10-06 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
NMR-6738664-7 2025-10-06 TEA, GREENFrom China, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNEI. inadequate process control
KM6-3662204-5 2025-10-06 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DSEI. no net quantityno common namenutrition labelingfilth
EB5-1618659-1 2025-10-06 HARD CANDY WITH FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Germany, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. no net quantitynutrition labeling
BPB-0019478-8 2025-10-03 MUSHROOM, CHANTERELLE, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From Belgium, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
300-1844151-0 2025-10-03 OATMEAL, REGULAR, FRUIT OR SPICE ADDED, QUICK OR INSTANT COOKINGFrom Canada, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNBI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuous
799-2825313-9 2025-10-03 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
BUQ-2404855-7 2025-10-03 CHOCOLATE AND COCOA, N.E.C.From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handlingSalmonella
8NP-0809538-6 2025-10-03 YANANG LEAVES, JUICE OR DRINKFrom Thailand, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
808-2503780-9 2025-10-03 SOFT RIPENED CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (E.G., BRIE, CAMEMBERT)From France, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DWCI. Listeria monocytogenes
EU9-8601201-8 2025-10-03 GARBANZO BEAN, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Australia, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
808-2503456-6 2025-10-03 SOFT RIPENED CHEESE MADE FROM GOAT'S MILK (E.G., CHEVRE, FETA, GOAT)From France, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DWCI. Listeria monocytogenes
DP4-3905999-0 2025-10-03 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. insanitary plant
9WF-1049028-4 2025-10-03 RICE MEAL PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From South Korea, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. no process filing
E6G-0178771-7 2025-10-03 STRAWBERRIES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Egypt, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
E6G-0179914-2 2025-10-03 STRAWBERRIES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Egypt, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
BUQ-2404096-8 2025-10-03 CHOCOLATE AND COCOA, N.E.C.From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
BHQ-0015859-5 2025-10-03 PERCH, FRESH WATER (YELLOW, LAKE)From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plant
202-3103081-6 2025-10-03 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plantno common name
082-0466387-9 2025-10-03 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
337-0491024-0 2025-10-03 SLIPPER LOBSTERFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
K09-0097657-0 2025-10-03 SOFT DRINK, MILK BASED (CHOCOLATE FLAVORED, ETC.), NONCARBONATEDFrom Taiwan, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
BUQ-2404275-8 2025-10-03 CHOCOLATE AND COCOA, N.E.C.From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
KM6-3664109-4 2025-10-03 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
HE8-0210818-4 2025-10-03 MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.From Taiwan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
9JQ-1413326-9 2025-10-03 TOPPINGS WITHOUT FRUIT, NUTS OR CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Taiwan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. no process filing
9NK-0030208-1 2025-10-03 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
AMN-0105237-8 2025-10-02 ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom Guatemala, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivelabel not conspicuouscolor not declaredjuice percentage not declared+1 more
BJG-0200807-5 2025-10-02 ORAL REHYDRATION PRODUCTSFrom Mexico, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSWI. label not conspicuousfalse or misleading labelnutrition labelingunapproved new drug
655-3016044-2 2025-10-02 GELATIN, FLAVOREDFrom Taiwan, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additiveundeclared allergenunfit for food
EJA-5217178-4 2025-10-02 OYSTERSFrom South Korea, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary conditions
8MH-0108081-7 2025-10-02 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
8RG-2574953-8 2025-10-02 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
BJG-0199622-1 2025-10-02 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. not in English
826-0249218-1 2025-10-02 CHEESE, PASTEURIZED, PROCESS (STANDARDIZED)From Nicaragua, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DNEI. charge 3903 (not in FDA's published charge table)
DP4-3947967-7 2025-10-02 STUFFED OLIVE (PIT FRUIT)From Greece, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. no process filing
BJG-0201192-1 2025-10-02 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
8K9-2416277-7 2025-10-02 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
N5D-2503073-5 2025-10-02 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. histaminefilthinadequate process control
KM6-1592874-4 2025-10-02 SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. unsafe food additive
EPM-0190048-5 2025-10-02 KIMCHI (MIXED VEGETABLES)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
EVJ-1242552-9 2025-10-02 FISH, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. HACCP failureinsanitary conditions
8KP-0066047-3 2025-10-02 BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plant
EAY-0049657-5 2025-10-01 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary plantno common namelabelingno manufacturer name
082-0466587-4 2025-10-01 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residue
8KP-0067319-5 2025-10-01 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNBI. Salmonella
390-5366823-0 2025-10-01 WINE, SPARKLING (NATURALLY CARBONATED)From Spain, Alcoholic Beverages. Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedcolor not declared
NLR-4021886-9 2025-10-01 FUNGUS, BLACK (CLOUD EARS), WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
8KP-0067249-4 2025-10-01 MILLET SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
N5D-2502167-6 2025-10-01 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. histamineinadequate process control
404-2339449-9 2025-10-01 GEL CUPS CANDYFrom Costa Rica, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unfit for food
8AH-0001040-7 2025-10-01 MIXED FRUIT, TOPPING OR SYRUP, N.E.C.From Lebanon, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filth
826-0248767-8 2025-10-01 OATS, WHOLE GRAINFrom Guatemala, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivenutrition labelingno net quantitynot in English
SCS-5530847-7 2025-10-01 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
8RG-2585346-2 2025-10-01 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
8RG-2585350-4 2025-10-01 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
SCS-3949025-0 2025-10-01 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. no manufacturer nameno net quantityundeclared allergenlabeling+1 more
8MH-0108072-6 2025-10-01 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
8BL-0031554-4 2025-10-01 NUT, TOPPING, N.E.C.From Italy, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
8TH-0042897-7 2025-09-30 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
655-3008728-0 2025-09-30 GELATIN, FLAVOREDFrom Taiwan, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DNEI. unfit for food
KM6-3659710-6 2025-09-30 MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALITIES, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handling
082-0466389-5 2025-09-30 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. radionuclide
BEZ-0022572-0 2025-09-30 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
TZ6-6161995-5 2025-09-30 BANANA SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. label not conspicuouscolor not declared
TZ6-6161998-9 2025-09-30 BANANA SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. label not conspicuouscolor not declaredunsafe color additive
082-0465961-2 2025-09-30 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. radionuclide
8TH-0042883-7 2025-09-30 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
082-0466388-7 2025-09-30 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. radionuclide
BEZ-0022567-0 2025-09-30 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
594-0400160-0 2025-09-30 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
K09-0096705-8 2025-09-30 ICE MILK, N.E.C.From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
BEZ-0022569-6 2025-09-30 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. radionuclide
BJG-0199746-8 2025-09-30 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredlabel not conspicuous
TZ6-6162178-7 2025-09-30 BANANA SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
8TH-0042898-5 2025-09-30 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
AQZ-0606945-7 2025-09-30 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
CDX-0090597-8 2025-09-30 SNAPPER (RED, GRAY, MALABAR, ETC.)From Guatemala, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
AQZ-0606948-1 2025-09-30 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
082-0466213-7 2025-09-30 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. radionuclideinsanitary handling
082-0466241-8 2025-09-30 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. radionuclideinsanitary handling
EJ4-0055966-5 2025-09-30 BARLEY FLOURFrom India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
826-0248527-6 2025-09-30 MAHI MAHIFrom India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
KM6-3657475-8 2025-09-30 PAPADFrom India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivenutrition labelingcolor not declaredno net quantity+10 more
DZ7-1072723-8 2025-09-30 EGGS FOR BREAKER, N.E.C.From Pakistan, Egg and Egg Products. Import division DSEI. filthinsanitary conditionsoff odor
KM6-3660117-1 2025-09-30 RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C.From Thailand, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
8N5-0025066-8 2025-09-30 OYSTERSFrom South Korea, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. bulking agent added
E4P-0095830-6 2025-09-30 SPINY LOBSTER, ROCK LOBSTERFrom Honduras, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
NLR-4021712-7 2025-09-30 FUNGUS, BLACK (CLOUD EARS), WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
231-2160742-4 2025-09-30 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. radionuclideinsanitary handling
DR4-0664160-2 2025-09-30 CUCUMBERS (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue