FDA Import Refusals — Week 44 2025 (27 Oct–2 Nov)

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In week 44 of 2025 (27 Oct–2 Nov), FDA recorded 89 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 67 cite a hazard and 22 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were Mexico, India and China.

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Refusals (89)

9EX-2509388-4 2025-11-03 MUSHROOM, STRAW, FUNGI PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
AVB-1117015-2 2025-11-03 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 DSEI. supplement GMP failure
799-0715529-7 2025-11-03 RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
SCS-8765260-3 2025-11-03 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
392-0255106-3 2025-11-03 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 additivecolor not declared
KM6-3661628-6 2025-11-03 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filthSalmonella
RTW-0035717-7 2025-11-03 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNEI. color additive labeling
109-1072717-0 2025-11-03 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Sri Lanka, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
799-4563288-5 2025-11-03 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. insanitary plantinsanitary handlingSalmonella
THW-7120298-4 2025-11-03 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DSEI. filth
9DH-0072863-9 2025-11-03 FRUIT COCTAIL, MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom Saudi Arabia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedcolor not declaredpreservative not declared+4 more
9UA-0331050-7 2025-11-03 MALT, RICEFrom Haiti, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listednot in English
KM6-3658579-6 2025-11-03 BUTTER OILFrom India, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNEI. labelingnutrition labelingfilth
DP4-3960425-8 2025-11-02 CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITH FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Brazil, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. refused establishment inspectionlisting refusal
H67-1698674-9 2025-11-02 HENNAFrom India, Color Additives for Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
AVV-9975071-7 2025-11-02 SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL, MIXED, JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom Brazil, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. no process filing
231-6800624-2 2025-10-31 PISTACHIO, PASTEFrom Italy, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
799-2717331-2 2025-10-31 CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDY, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C.From China, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamine
799-3147468-0 2025-10-31 LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom South Korea, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. inadequate process control
EBH-0096418-2 2025-10-31 ANCHOVYFrom Philippines, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
799-5243391-2 2025-10-31 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
BJG-0202309-0 2025-10-31 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
KM6-3658629-9 2025-10-31 BAY (LAUREL), WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
799-2623291-1 2025-10-31 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 DSEI. label not conspicuousnot in Englishnutrition labeling
U47-2511475-3 2025-10-31 GARLIC BULB, WITH SAUCEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listing refusal
SCS-4326358-6 2025-10-31 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 additivenutrition labeling
NFT-2063773-1 2025-10-31 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. melamine
SCS-4013960-7 2025-10-31 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), READY TO FEEDFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notificationlabel not conspicuousnot in English
799-1611981-3 2025-10-31 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading labelunauthorized health claim
BJG-0199702-1 2025-10-31 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
DCS-0213337-7 2025-10-31 PISTACHIO, SPREADFrom Italy, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
BQL-0109770-6 2025-10-31 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From Kazakhstan, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. not in English
E84-0122996-6 2025-10-31 VANILLA, NATURAL EXTRACT OR FLAVOR (SPICE)From Nicaragua, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. coumarin
SCS-0720961-7 2025-10-31 MULTIPLE VITAMINS (MVI-12 VITAMIN COMBO) (VITAMIN)From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. label not conspicuousnot in Englishno contact informationnutrition labeling+1 more
J21-0113862-1 2025-10-30 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Spain, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
9DH-0075323-1 2025-10-30 CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom Canada, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
J89-0146987-6 2025-10-30 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filth
BJG-0202201-9 2025-10-30 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
KM6-3657736-3 2025-10-30 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Bangladesh, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additiveno food-canning registrationno process filing
K80-5152380-2 2025-10-30 MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALITIES, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
BDD-6709444-7 2025-10-30 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 additive labeling+1 more
8B4-0010967-2 2025-10-30 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plant
392-0255048-7 2025-10-30 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 additivecolor not declared
KM6-1635736-4 2025-10-30 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
BEZ-0022443-4 2025-10-30 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
BYX-0295884-5 2025-10-30 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
SCS-5047184-1 2025-10-30 SPICES, GROUND, CRACKED, ETC., N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveSalmonella
SCS-5395700-2 2025-10-30 ECHINACEA, HERBAL & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS)From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
J21-0113941-3 2025-10-30 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
BJG-0202410-6 2025-10-30 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
NMR-6738869-2 2025-10-29 TEA, GREENFrom China, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNEI. inadequate process controlno food-canning registration
AZK-1149589-0 2025-10-29 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
251-2142242-9 2025-10-29 OLIVE OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENTFrom Lebanon, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
BJG-0202160-7 2025-10-29 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
BJG-0202339-7 2025-10-29 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
8BL-0034284-5 2025-10-29 HAWFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. color not declared
BJG-0202227-4 2025-10-29 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. filthno food-canning registrationno process filing
EAY-0050131-7 2025-10-29 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plant
BJG-0202888-3 2025-10-29 JALAPENO PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. no acidified-food filing
799-7016586-8 2025-10-29 CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLINGFrom Bahamas, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedundeclared allergen
799-6846998-3 2025-10-29 COCOA BEAN N.E.C.From Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. filth
BJG-0202447-8 2025-10-29 SOFT DRINK, CITRUS FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATEDFrom Mexico, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
KM6-3659941-7 2025-10-29 POTATO SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDFrom India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
BJG-0202135-9 2025-10-29 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
KM6-3661242-6 2025-10-29 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNBI. unapproved new drug
83U-1431319-3 2025-10-29 IMITATION FRUIT FLAVORED BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C.From Mexico, Beverage Bases. Import division DSWI. filthfalse or misleading labelnutrition labeling
84A-0091068-0 2025-10-29 ENOKITAKEFrom South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Listeria monocytogenesinsanitary plantinsanitary handling
NMR-6738812-2 2025-10-29 TEA, GREENFrom China, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNEI. inadequate process controlno food-canning registration
BDD-0834338-2 2025-10-28 BANANA SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. nutrition labeling
8QN-0026807-8 2025-10-28 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Mexico, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. filth
K80-5151471-0 2025-10-28 NON-STANDARD BREAD, ROLLS, BUNS, ETC HEAT/SERVE (EXCLUDES SWEET GOODS)From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
9EX-2509094-8 2025-10-28 MUSHROOM, STRAW, FUNGI PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
8NP-0810211-7 2025-10-28 FUNGUS, BLACK (CLOUD EARS), WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
SCS-6622320-2 2025-10-28 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
DP4-8670622-0 2025-10-28 CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITH FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Lebanon, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
BUU-1726198-9 2025-10-28 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DWCI. unapproved new drug
8L5-0002926-5 2025-10-28 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. insanitary handling
KM6-1636952-6 2025-10-28 TILAPIAFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
KM6-1632187-3 2025-10-28 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED W/FRUIT CANDYFrom Taiwan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unfit for foodno process filing
334-7210235-0 2025-10-28 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
799-6517507-0 2025-10-28 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
9DH-0074951-0 2025-10-28 SESAME PASTEFrom Lebanon, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. Salmonella
9N9-0005372-9 2025-10-28 SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP, N.E.C.From Peru, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. juice HACCP failure
799-2398492-8 2025-10-28 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
9DH-0070069-5 2025-10-28 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
8NP-0810052-5 2025-10-28 BANANA SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. false or misleading labelnutrition labeling
BNI-0140109-8 2025-10-28 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From Trinidad and Tobago, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
8TQ-0157465-4 2025-10-28 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residueno manufacturer nameno net quantity
BJG-0202929-5 2025-10-28 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared