FDA Import Refusals — Week 41 2025 (6–12 Oct)

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In week 41 of 2025 (6–12 Oct), FDA recorded 96 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 65 cite a hazard and 31 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, Mexico and United Kingdom.

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Refusals (96)

K09-0098137-2 2025-10-10 ICE MILK, N.E.C.From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivepoisonous or deleterious substancecolor not declaredmelamine+2 more
8MH-0108243-3 2025-10-10 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
SCS-5246848-0 2025-10-10 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Vietnam, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
8MH-0108292-0 2025-10-10 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. not in Englishunsafe color additivecolor not declared
8MH-0108299-5 2025-10-10 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
9ES-0095820-5 2025-10-10 CHEWING GUM (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Japan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
ANG-0096209-3 2025-10-10 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. filth
8TG-0038289-4 2025-10-10 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
KM6-3659936-7 2025-10-10 BEVERAGE BASE NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From India, Beverage Bases. Import division DWCI. unapproved new drug
8MH-0108196-3 2025-10-10 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
SCS-4842380-5 2025-10-10 BOVINE (COW, ETC.) (ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS AND EXTRACTS)From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNBI. BSE-related filth
EVJ-1244471-0 2025-10-10 HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From India, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. filthunsafe color additivecolor not declared
8MH-0108293-8 2025-10-10 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
KM6-3657256-2 2025-10-10 MUNG BEANFrom Thailand, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
390-5333382-7 2025-10-10 WINE, SPARKLING (NATURALLY CARBONATED)From Spain, Alcoholic Beverages. Import division DSWI. label not conspicuousno standard namenutrition labeling
8MH-0108272-2 2025-10-10 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
KM6-3658492-2 2025-10-10 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. Salmonella
8TG-0038381-9 2025-10-10 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
8MH-0107777-1 2025-10-10 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
SCS-4504035-4 2025-10-10 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. no manufacturer name
AMN-0104143-9 2025-10-10 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Colombia, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
KM6-3656076-5 2025-10-10 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous substance
K09-0098079-6 2025-10-10 ICE MILK, N.E.C.From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancecolor not declaredunsafe color additivemelamine+2 more
NQH-0108837-6 2025-10-09 CROAKERFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
E84-0119325-3 2025-10-09 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From Honduras, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additiveno manufacturer namecolor additive labeling
8L5-0002814-3 2025-10-09 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residuesulfites not declared
MK8-6029160-0 2025-10-09 SWEET GOODS WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedno net quantitynutrition labeling+1 more
799-2253525-9 2025-10-09 HERBALS & BOTANICAL TEAS, N.E.C.From Argentina, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
799-2253436-9 2025-10-09 HERBALS & BOTANICAL TEAS, N.E.C.From Argentina, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
SCS-4349196-3 2025-10-09 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. unsafe color additiveno net quantitynutrition labeling
SCS-4335479-9 2025-10-09 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. unsafe color additiveno net quantitynutrition labeling
NMR-6738340-4 2025-10-09 TEA, GREENFrom China, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNEI. inadequate process control
799-2253597-8 2025-10-09 HERBALS & BOTANICAL TEAS, N.E.C.From Argentina, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
KM6-3655792-8 2025-10-09 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedno net quantitynutrition labeling
TZ6-6162729-7 2025-10-09 TZAHP CHOY (CHINESE CANNED SWEET PICKLES MADE FROM MIXED VEGETABLES), WITH SAUCEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
8Q4-0008112-6 2025-10-09 HORCHATA (BEVERAGE BASE N.E.C.)From El Salvador, Beverage Bases. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
KM6-3660499-3 2025-10-09 SYRUPS AND MOLASSES, N.E.C.From India, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
SCS-6470428-6 2025-10-09 SPINACH, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Serbia, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
K09-0097719-8 2025-10-09 SHALLOT, WITH SAUCEFrom Syria, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
799-2314722-9 2025-10-09 HERBALS & BOTANICAL TEAS, N.E.C.From Argentina, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
M92-0963026-5 2025-10-09 WINE COOLERSFrom Mexico, Alcoholic Beverages. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivelabel not conspicuouscolor not declared
NMB-0000902-2 2025-10-09 MUSTARD OIL, CRUDE, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom India, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNEI. unsafe food additive
176-1042267-1 2025-10-09 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Dominican Republic, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
799-2253239-7 2025-10-09 HERBALS & BOTANICAL TEAS, N.E.C.From Argentina, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
SCS-4326340-4 2025-10-09 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. unsafe color additiveno net quantitynutrition labeling
799-2818464-9 2025-10-09 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. not in Englishno contact informationnutrition labeling
SCS-4463679-8 2025-10-09 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
799-2253183-7 2025-10-09 HERBALS & BOTANICAL TEAS, N.E.C.From Argentina, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
F23-9336620-8 2025-10-09 GELATIN, FLAVOREDFrom Turkey, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
799-2796288-8 2025-10-09 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
DP4-3891333-8 2025-10-09 SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED PASTE)From Lebanon, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
799-2253205-8 2025-10-09 HERBALS & BOTANICAL TEAS, N.E.C.From Argentina, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
SCS-4919017-1 2025-10-08 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
BYX-0294875-4 2025-10-08 SERRANO PEPPER, HOT (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
SCS-5170916-5 2025-10-08 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DNEI. false or misleading label
BJG-0202106-0 2025-10-08 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
799-3626428-4 2025-10-08 MULTIPLE VITAMINS (MVI-12 VITAMIN COMBO) (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
946-1104527-2 2025-10-08 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
799-0792571-5 2025-10-08 CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), HARD, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. labelingnutrition labeling
TZ6-6163060-6 2025-10-08 SWEET POTATO, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedundeclared allergennutrition labeling
KM6-3660111-4 2025-10-08 MUSTARD OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom Nepal, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DWCI. unsafe food additive
AEK-7540248-5 2025-10-08 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.From Portugal, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
K80-5150078-4 2025-10-08 MOTH BEANFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
SCS-4220829-3 2025-10-08 MARSHMALLOW CANDY, SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivenutrition labeling
HG4-1035281-6 2025-10-08 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Japan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
8KP-0066425-1 2025-10-08 MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALITIES, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handling
820-7084751-0 2025-10-08 SOFT DRINK, CITRUS FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATEDFrom Egypt, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. filth
799-3383265-3 2025-10-08 CHEESE, GOAT, N.E.C.From France, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DSEI. Listeria monocytogenes
SCS-4879915-4 2025-10-08 MIXED OR ASSORTED CHOCOLATE CANDIES (BARS, BOXES, LOOSE FORM), WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUFrom Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
NEV-0002757-2 2025-10-07 MILK, PLAINFrom Mexico, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DSEI. not in English
BNI-0141089-1 2025-10-07 MILK AND CREAM, N.E.C.From Nigeria, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNEI. unapproved new drugno food-canning registrationno process filingingredients not listed+1 more
KM6-3657645-6 2025-10-07 PAPADFrom India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filthnutrition labeling
799-1203490-9 2025-10-07 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. not in English
SCS-4268617-5 2025-10-07 ENERGY DRINK CAFFEINE, CARBONATED, N.E.C.From Canada, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveno net quantitynutrition labeling
SCS-3408272-2 2025-10-07 CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom United Kingdom, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. embedded object
799-3800935-6 2025-10-07 VITAMIN D2 (CALCIFEROL)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
KM6-3659598-5 2025-10-07 SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
DP4-3950702-2 2025-10-07 CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLINGFrom India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handlingSalmonella
799-1038193-0 2025-10-07 BABY AND JUNIOR FOOD N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling
AEK-7575888-6 2025-10-07 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
8XA-1921681-7 2025-10-07 OCTOPUS, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFrom Spain, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
SCS-4326346-1 2025-10-07 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
826-0248893-2 2025-10-07 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
8RG-2585347-0 2025-10-07 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
SCS-3492142-4 2025-10-07 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling
AQZ-0615108-1 2025-10-07 FISH PASTE, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
799-2132067-9 2025-10-07 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
9T4-3050647-2 2025-10-07 BANANA (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
BJG-0200900-8 2025-10-07 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
082-0466385-3 2025-10-07 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary handling
799-2253267-8 2025-10-07 HERBALS & BOTANICAL TEAS, N.E.C.From Argentina, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
799-0840049-4 2025-10-07 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., POWDER FORMULAFrom United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling
082-0466212-9 2025-10-07 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. radionuclideinsanitary handling
SCS-4315150-0 2025-10-07 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
SCS-4326339-6 2025-10-07 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
082-0466639-3 2025-10-07 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling