FDA Import Refusals — Week 45 2025 (3–9 Nov)
In week 45 of 2025 (3–9 Nov), FDA recorded 105 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 66 cite a hazard and 39 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, Mexico and Thailand.
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Refusals (105)
- J89-0146911-6 MUSTARD OIL, CRUDE, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom India, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNBI. unsafe food additive
- AEK-7627860-3 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Portugal, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- SCS-5947664-3 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-7688439-2 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 799-3753669-8 WHEY (DRIEDFrom United Kingdom, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- AEK-7872202-0 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Germany, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in English
- 799-3578575-0 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-4361856-5 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. unsafe food additive
- SCS-4716836-9 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-7150128-7 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-7869886-5 VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 799-3988225-6 VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-7627859-5 NONI (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. labelingunapproved new drug
- AEK-7576205-2 CHOLINE (MINERAL)From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- SCS-7843407-8 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. unapproved new drug
- 799-6074834-3 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-7659065-7 TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 799-2768135-5 SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. filth
- 799-6363949-9 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 799-4933627-7 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Guatemala, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 8RG-2585712-5 SESAME SEED PASTE (E.G., TAHINA), EDIBLE SEED PROD.From Turkey, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- AEK-7845871-6 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Bangladesh, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 799-2958539-8 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, BROKEN OR KIBBLED, N.E.C.From Hong Kong, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-5863373-1 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- SCS-4563618-5 PISTACHIO, TOPPINGFrom Turkey, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling
- SCS-9357696-0 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 799-6873313-1 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Guatemala, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. not in Englishunapproved new drug
- 799-6305039-0 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. poisonous or deleterious substance
- SCS-5857269-9 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-9268384-1 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 390-5415648-2 RASPBERRIES, RED (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3663388-5 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonellafilth
- BJG-0202455-1 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 9T4-3051128-2 BANANA (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- J34-0104524-3 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA), DRIED OR PASTEFrom Hong Kong, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- SCS-5250284-1 BABY AND JUNIOR FOOD N.E.C.From Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DNEI. false or misleading labelno net quantitynutrition labeling
- SCS-6874180-5 TODDLER GOAT MILK BASED FORMULA/DRINK PRODUCT (12-36 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom France, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. not in English
- EI5-9545327-2 RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C.From Thailand, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- 799-2801646-0 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From South Korea, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 799-2464271-5 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Colombia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in English
- 8KP-0066066-3 OKRA (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 826-0250072-8 FRUIT BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Beverage Bases. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KK8-4085601-1 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- BJG-0202719-0 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BJG-0202672-1 WHEAT GRAIN SNACK (WHOLE, CRACKED, SPLIT), FRIED/OIL COOKEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- DR4-0666923-1 PAPAYA (PAPAW) (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- SCS-9244675-1 ENERGY DRINK CAFFEINE, CARBONATED, N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- DP4-3963922-1 GRAM FLOURFrom India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- EQF-0064597-0 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 799-2982664-4 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. label not conspicuousfalse or misleading label
- 8XR-0030969-8 TEA, CAMOMILLE, CHAMOMILE (TEA SUBSTITUTE)From Germany, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- BJG-0203479-0 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- U47-2511977-8 NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From China, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. filth
- AEK-7901461-7 HONEYFrom Nepal, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DSEI. false or misleading labellabelingnutrition labeling
- 224-4564661-9 SCADFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. bulking agent addedSalmonella
- BDD-0834329-1 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Philippines, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedundeclared allergennutrition labeling
- 417-0400731-3 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. nitrofuran
- D77-3001330-8 OTHER FRUITS, MIXED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Hong Kong, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. sulfites not declared
- FY1-5018461-9 HERBALS & BOTANICAL TEAS, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. unapproved new drug
- 799-2594768-6 CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDY, WITH NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe food additive
- 235-2351783-9 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- BJG-0202528-5 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 581-0258588-1 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From China, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedno net quantitynutrition labelingcolor additive labeling+1 more
- BJG-0202542-6 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- MK8-6043750-0 ANCHOVYFrom Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary plant
- 235-1747793-3 MACKEREL (ALL EXCEPT SCOMBEROMORUS SP, EG SPANISH OR KING SEE '22')From Japan, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. misidentified
- 84A-0096126-1 SWEETENED COCOA (EXCEPT CHOCOLATE CANDY AND CHOCOLATE BEVERAGE BASE)From China, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
- KM6-3661157-6 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredunapproved new drugsupplement labeling+5 more
- KM6-1638223-0 TILAPIAFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 8TH-0040612-2 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- 9DH-0071005-8 CROUTONSFrom Ukraine, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading label
- BNI-0139190-1 SPICES, FLAVORS AND SALT NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From Nigeria, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listednutrition labelingno common name+3 more
- KM6-1637453-4 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- KM6-3664352-0 BOTTLED WATER, CARBONATED WATER (NONMEDICINAL)From India, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. labeling
- DF4-1634254-4 RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- KM6-1631871-3 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED W/FRUIT CANDYFrom Taiwan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unfit for foodno process filing
- SCS-4573219-0 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From South Korea, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- D77-3001240-9 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Hong Kong, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. sulfites not declared
- ATN-0046584-7 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- BYX-0296061-9 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- DP4-3951240-2 MANGO (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. FSVP violation
- 799-3299726-7 MUSTARD OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom India, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DSEI. unsafe food additive
- 799-5630085-1 VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BJG-0202763-8 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 9DH-0075082-3 CAKES, FILLED (OTHER THAN FRUIT OR JELLY)From Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveSalmonella
- DP4-8672829-9 OLIVE OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENTFrom Lebanon, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 799-5927811-2 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 DNEI. supplement labelingunsafe food additivenutrition labelingunapproved new drug
- 224-3647779-2 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- EFP-2512016-8 CHOCOLATE AND COCOA, N.E.C.From Mexico, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- SCS-5244343-4 WHEAT CEREAL (BABY)From Portugal, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residuenot in English
- 541-2817630-9 OLIVE OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENTFrom Lebanon, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- SCS-6363669-5 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. not in English
- 186-7583980-0 LUMPIA WRAPPERS (INCLUDES PASTRY WRAPPERS AND SHEETS)From Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. FSVP violation
- TZ6-6158782-2 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. color not declaredunsafe food additiveunsafe color additive
- KM6-3660215-3 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From Bangladesh, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listednutrition labelingno net quantityundeclared allergen
- 799-3396867-1 ANCHOVYFrom Spain, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling
- BNI-0138954-1 MELON SEEDS (EDIBLE SEED)From Ghana, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- NXW-0007205-2 SESAME SEED PASTE (E.G., TAHINA), EDIBLE SEED PROD.From Jordan, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- 799-3623351-1 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 065-0607511-5 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivenutrition labeling
- H67-1699833-0 SQUASH, SUMMER (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Dominican Republic, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- K09-0098168-7 CRACKERS (NON FILLED) N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- EJA-5217393-9 OYSTERSFrom South Korea, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary conditions
- WDA-0030307-8 BEVERAGE BASE, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT, LIQUIDFrom Thailand, Beverage Bases. Import division DWCI. importer HACCP failure
- 186-7585963-4 TURNOVERS, FRUIT FILLED, DOUGH OR BATTER WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLINGFrom Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. FSVP violation