FDA Import Refusals — Week 42 2025 (13–19 Oct)

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In week 42 of 2025 (13–19 Oct), FDA recorded 108 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 89 cite a hazard and 19 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, China and Mexico.

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Refusals (108)

HK1-2502934-6 2025-10-20 LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.From Thailand, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
BDD-6709266-4 2025-10-20 SAUCES, N.E.C.From 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
390-5375140-8 2025-10-20 WINE, SPARKLING (NATURALLY CARBONATED)From Spain, Alcoholic Beverages. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedflavor not declarednutrition labeling
8SB-0033589-9 2025-10-20 VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From China, Vegetable Protein Products (Simulated Meats). Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
N3J-0073389-7 2025-10-20 GINGER ROOT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
BDD-6709264-9 2025-10-20 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivelabel not conspicuouscolor not declarednutrition labeling
CDF-0551068-3 2025-10-20 CROISSANT DOUGHFrom Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. FSVP violation
DM4-0840398-6 2025-10-20 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP)From Dominican Republic, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
DP4-3951810-2 2025-10-20 SEMOLINA, WHEATFrom Turkey, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
427-8801010-8 2025-10-20 RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C.From Vietnam, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
SCS-8339810-2 2025-10-20 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
9EX-2508855-3 2025-10-20 BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
NFT-2059836-2 2025-10-20 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. not in English
BDD-6709265-6 2025-10-20 SAUCES, N.E.C.From 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
BDD-6709268-0 2025-10-20 SAUCES, N.E.C.From 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
BNI-0140353-2 2025-10-20 CURRY POWDER, GROUND, CRACKED, WITHOUT SALTFrom Jamaica, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
AE3-6098417-1 2025-10-20 CANTALOUPE (VINE FRUIT)From United States, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary conditionsSalmonella
799-4305903-2 2025-10-20 WHEY PROTEIN POWDER (VIT/MIN/PROTEIN/UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPEC FOR HUMAN/ANIMAL, N.E.C.)From United Kingdom, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. supplement GMP failure
SCS-4906484-8 2025-10-20 PISTACHIO, PASTEFrom Turkey, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
9DH-0069745-3 2025-10-20 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Jordan, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
9EX-2505631-1 2025-10-20 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedveterinary drug residuenitrofuran
NFT-2062903-5 2025-10-20 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivepesticide residue
390-5336850-0 2025-10-20 WINE, SPARKLING (NATURALLY CARBONATED)From Spain, Alcoholic Beverages. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedflavor not declarednutrition labeling
8K4-0077197-6 2025-10-20 CURRY POWDER, WITHOUT SALTFrom Fiji, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. filth
H67-1701456-6 2025-10-20 SQUASH, SUMMER (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Dominican Republic, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
316-2076664-7 2025-10-20 BEVERAGE BASE NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From India, Beverage Bases. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additive
BDD-6709263-1 2025-10-20 SAUCES, N.E.C.From 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-7697953-1 2025-10-18 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.From Russia, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. supplement labelingdietary supplement violationno net quantitylabeling
N7G-0003409-3 2025-10-17 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
KM6-3660103-1 2025-10-17 CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From India, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. filth
KM6-3659931-8 2025-10-17 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From United Arab Emirates, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
SCS-5278257-5 2025-10-17 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
8MH-0108159-1 2025-10-17 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredno net quantitynutrition labeling+1 more
SCS-5424732-0 2025-10-17 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. label not conspicuousfalse or misleading label
274-2503443-9 2025-10-17 DATES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
E84-0123202-8 2025-10-17 SOFT DRINK, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATEDFrom Nicaragua, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
DP4-3948737-3 2025-10-17 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
082-0466782-1 2025-10-17 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
N5D-2502633-7 2025-10-16 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. histamineinadequate process control
BNI-0137692-8 2025-10-16 MELON SEEDS (EDIBLE SEED)From Nigeria, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. no manufacturer name
8TG-0039889-0 2025-10-16 STRINGBEANSFrom Egypt, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
186-7524152-8 2025-10-16 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Canada, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DNBI. no process filing
BNI-0136892-5 2025-10-16 MANGO (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
879-4079374-5 2025-10-16 CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom Canada, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
9QG-0059262-3 2025-10-16 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom Vietnam, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DWCI. poisonous substance
9MA-0034798-1 2025-10-16 SPAGHETTIFrom Portugal, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
BJG-0201721-7 2025-10-16 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
392-0254581-8 2025-10-16 CARAMEL CANDY PIECES, SOFT, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivelabel not conspicuouscolor not declared
8MH-0108146-8 2025-10-16 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
N5D-2502600-6 2025-10-16 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. histamineinadequate process control
BDD-0834319-2 2025-10-16 BANANA SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. nutrition labeling
820-2131022-0 2025-10-16 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
8TG-0040013-4 2025-10-16 CARROTS AND PEAS (SWEET) (MIXED VEGETABLES)From Egypt, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
EVR-0172088-2 2025-10-16 RICE CRACKERSFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
U83-2551281-1 2025-10-16 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
224-4564955-5 2025-10-16 RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C.From Thailand, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
820-2131472-7 2025-10-16 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
E5H-0070773-3 2025-10-16 CHEESE, HISPANIC/LATINO/MEXICAN STYLE, ALL VARIETIES, INCLUDING QUESOFrom Mexico, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handling
820-2130989-1 2025-10-16 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
8MH-0108245-8 2025-10-16 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
KM6-3662186-4 2025-10-16 PAPADFrom India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. pesticide residuefilth
E84-0123086-5 2025-10-16 SOFT DRINK, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATEDFrom Nicaragua, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
8KP-0066050-7 2025-10-16 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. Salmonella
B3R-0223070-7 2025-10-15 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
551-4074878-8 2025-10-15 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
KM6-3656264-7 2025-10-15 PAPADFrom India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filthingredients not listedunsafe food additiveno net quantity+1 more
SCS-3627956-5 2025-10-15 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Netherlands, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuousno manufacturer namenutrition labeling
8TG-0040003-5 2025-10-15 CARROTS AND PEAS (SWEET) (MIXED VEGETABLES)From Egypt, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
SCS-4853328-0 2025-10-15 PISTACHIO, PASTEFrom Turkey, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
8TG-0038198-7 2025-10-15 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
916-5403306-6 2025-10-15 COCOA BEAN N.E.C.From Malaysia, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNEI. filth
551-4084365-4 2025-10-15 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
EAY-0049849-8 2025-10-15 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
SCS-4946745-4 2025-10-15 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listednutrition labeling
EWV-2155513-8 2025-10-15 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Spain, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling
H67-1699746-4 2025-10-15 GROUPERSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. filth
SCS-4564741-4 2025-10-15 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
AVB-0616517-5 2025-10-15 MUSHROOM, COMMON (AGARICUS BISPORUS), PIECES AND STEMS, SLICEDFrom Poland, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
8B4-0010677-7 2025-10-15 EELFrom Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
8TG-0038158-1 2025-10-15 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
AVV-9970776-6 2025-10-15 LESSER GALANGALE, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Vietnam, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
8JF-0003779-0 2025-10-15 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
082-0463998-6 2025-10-15 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
8TG-0038203-5 2025-10-15 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
9AJ-0007674-8 2025-10-15 BREAMFrom Ukraine, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plant
551-4068360-5 2025-10-15 CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
DE6-9011614-5 2025-10-14 BARBECUE SAUCEFrom Portugal, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. no process filing
AEK-7761944-1 2025-10-14 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Germany, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registered
799-1680010-7 2025-10-14 FENUGREEK (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Belize, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
KM6-3662744-0 2025-10-14 PAPADFrom India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filth
TZ6-6158793-9 2025-10-14 FISH SAUCE, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Philippines, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listed
SCS-3665713-3 2025-10-14 DATES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
AQZ-0606959-8 2025-10-14 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
SCS-5987323-7 2025-10-14 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous substance
KM6-3660523-0 2025-10-14 MIXED SPICE AND SEAONINGS, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. label not conspicuousunsafe color additivecolor not declaredsulfites not declared
N29-0267648-6 2025-10-14 CHEESE, GOAT, N.E.C.From France, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
SCS-5555060-7 2025-10-14 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Spain, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedcolor not declared
799-3105219-7 2025-10-14 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
SCS-3821121-0 2025-10-14 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
KM6-3652985-1 2025-10-14 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNBI. filth
235-2351523-9 2025-10-14 MUSTARD OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom India, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DWCI. unsafe food additive
KM6-3661869-6 2025-10-14 MUNG BEANFrom Thailand, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
KM6-3661606-2 2025-10-14 BOTTLED WATER, CARBONATED WATER (NONMEDICINAL)From India, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedno net quantityno common namenutrition labeling
SCS-2912541-1 2025-10-14 COOKIE,BISCUIT,WAFER DOUGH, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamine
SCS-4853552-5 2025-10-14 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
SCS-4204113-2 2025-10-14 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
655-3022644-1 2025-10-14 GELATIN, FLAVOREDFrom Taiwan, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DNEI. unfit for food
KM6-3657477-4 2025-10-14 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue