FDA Import Refusals — Week 46 2025 (10–16 Nov)
In week 46 of 2025 (10–16 Nov), FDA recorded 102 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 71 cite a hazard and 31 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were Mexico, China and India.
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Refusals (102)
- KM6-3661275-6 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. unsafe food additive
- FY1-5018010-4 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, BROKEN OR KIBBLED, N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- AEK-7927387-4 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Brazil, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- U47-2512718-5 FILEFISHFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- NFT-2063972-9 GRASS JELLY DRINK BEVERAGE BASEFrom China, Beverage Bases. Import division DNEI. inadequate process control
- 8U2-0001656-0 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Peru, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- BNI-0141001-6 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- BNI-0141009-9 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- KM6-3658952-5 BANANA SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. false or misleading labelcolor additive labelingnutrition labelingcolor not declared
- SCS-8754092-3 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 82S-0004907-8 SWEET GOODS WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-7697196-4 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. insanitary plant
- AWJ-0294975-3 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substanceListeria monocytogenes
- DF4-1636083-5 BAY (LAUREL), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Italy, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- EVJ-1244162-5 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. color not declarednutrition labelingnot in English
- N3J-0073421-8 APPLE (CORE FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- AC1-8150428-6 PASTES, N.E.C.From Thailand, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. filth
- SCS-5737575-5 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-7878855-9 GLUCOSAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HERBAL AND BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS II)From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishunapproved new drug
- SCS-9958659-1 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- NMR-6738796-7 TEA, GREENFrom China, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNEI. inadequate process control
- BNI-0141006-5 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 241-0138993-1 COFFEE DRINKFrom Germany, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNEI. inadequate process control
- 406-0615865-3 GARLIC BULB (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Spain, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary conditionsinsanitary handling
- 805-0136737-1 MUSHROOM SOUP, DRIEDFrom South Africa, Soups. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- J34-0104636-5 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From Hong Kong, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filthpesticide residue
- 251-2143128-9 APRICOT, TOPPING OR SYRUPFrom Lebanon, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- EU9-8601207-5 MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C.From Canada, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- BJG-0203568-0 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-6248577-1 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- NDA-0006987-8 NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, N.E.C.From Mexico, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSWI. false or misleading labelnot in Englishnutrition labeling
- AZE-0148733-4 RICE CRACKERSFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. melamine
- DR4-0670820-3 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 231-6618178-1 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From United States, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- SCS-5158503-7 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- NJS-0002119-7 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 274-2504726-6 HAW, JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- 799-3816105-8 MIXED FRUIT PUREES, N.E.C.From Canada, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- 799-8022963-9 VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-5449693-5 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- NGK-2503040-2 POMPANO (PERMIT, POMPANITO) AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. refused establishment inspection
- 164-0304401-5 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- ADR-0048782-9 ENERGY DRINK CAFFEINE, NONCARBONATED, N.E.C.From Afghanistan, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredno net quantitynutrition labeling
- SCS-5931728-4 LICORICE CANDY, SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- SCS-5022289-7 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- GL5-5436817-2 SCADFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- SCS-5740393-8 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- J89-0147026-2 PEPPER, BLACK, NATURAL EXTRACT OR FLAVOR (SPICE)From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- 231-2164323-9 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- MK8-6033119-0 PECAN, SHELLEDFrom United States, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. filth
- N77-0226478-9 CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom Lebanon, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivefalse or misleading labelcolor not declaredno net quantity+1 more
- 8TG-0040242-9 OLIVES, BLACK, (PIT FRUIT)From Greece, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. inadequate process control
- EMO-0461368-4 GINSENG, DRIED OR PASTE (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 231-6800638-2 PISTACHIO, PASTEFrom Italy, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- 147-0247392-8 FISH MAW, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Hong Kong, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- SCS-5196167-5 SPINACH, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Serbia, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- NQH-0121390-9 YOGURT (PLAIN, FLAVORED OR FRUIT ADDED)From China, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
- 8TG-0040044-9 OLIVES, BLACK, (PIT FRUIT)From Greece, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. inadequate process control
- N5D-2502487-8 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous substanceinadequate process controlno acidified-food filing
- 820-2147645-0 BROCCOLI (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Guatemala, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- N5D-2502493-6 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous substanceinadequate process controlno acidified-food filing
- 799-4550573-5 HYDROXOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN)From United Kingdom, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. label not conspicuousnot in Englishunapproved new drug
- ES6-4057381-3 BANANA SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. nutrition labeling
- 8P5-0081781-9 NOODLES, WHEAT AND SOYFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 8P5-0084427-6 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 8P5-0079551-0 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- 799-2801257-6 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Honduras, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- N5D-2502595-8 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous substanceinadequate process controlno acidified-food filing
- EJ4-0056458-2 HERBALS & BOTANICAL TEAS, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. unapproved new drugingredients not listedno net quantitynot in English+2 more
- BNI-0141346-5 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- DR4-0668611-0 PAPAYA (PAPAW) (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- DU7-0139832-1 MIXED SPICE AND SEASONINGS, GROUND, CRACKED, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.From Ecuador, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedno manufacturer namenutrition labelingno common name+2 more
- N5D-2502488-6 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous substanceinadequate process controlno acidified-food filing
- K80-5147108-5 MINT CANDY, HARD, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From India, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additive
- 8NP-0810613-4 FUNGUS, BLACK (CLOUD EARS), WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 231-4185665-5 BUTTER/BUTTER FLAVORED,PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERSFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamine
- SCS-5654490-6 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-7904000-0 ZINC (MINERAL)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BNI-0141434-9 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 799-3630660-6 VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 85J-2253638-7 FUNGUS, BLACK (CLOUD EARS), FUNGI PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 176-1042460-2 HERRING, HOT SMOKED, FISHFrom Greece, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plant
- SCS-4615133-3 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 additive
- 918-5400810-8 PUMPKIN SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From Mexico, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- DR4-0668962-7 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. filthnot in English
- 8RG-2585349-6 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 799-3204794-9 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-5706368-2 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 082-0464733-6 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. nitrofuran
- BRQ-0402178-9 STRINGBEANSFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- SCS-4326370-1 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. color not declared
- 799-2366840-6 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Brazil, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 799-3226837-0 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Poland, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in English
- SCS-5752984-9 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom Thailand, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- AEK-7672587-6 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Taiwan, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-5780146-1 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. color not declared
- 799-2044315-9 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
- 8Q4-0007713-2 CORN, BOLTED MEAL OR FLOURFrom Guatemala, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSEI. not in English
- 8MH-0109267-1 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-5657785-6 CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom Canada, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- SCS-6646035-8 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom France, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notificationnot in English
- SCS-4880835-1 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive