FDA Import Refusals — Week 47 2025 (17–23 Nov)
In week 47 of 2025 (17–23 Nov), FDA recorded 124 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 96 cite a hazard and 28 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were China, India and Mexico.
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Refusals (124)
- 8TG-0039768-6 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- EUG-0045140-1 SOFT DRINKS AND WATERS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From South Korea, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedno net quantityundeclared allergennutrition labeling
- 241-0139537-5 COFFEE DRINKFrom Germany, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNEI. inadequate process control
- 316-4089361-1 NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From South Korea, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listednutrition labeling
- BJG-0203548-2 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- ELJ-0004235-6 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Taiwan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
- SCS-0239525-5 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- EJ2-0201255-8 FISH MAW, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- NFT-2062867-2 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- EVR-0171662-5 CAKE,CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLEDFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamine
- BJG-0203600-1 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 470-0004220-1 VITAMIN K (PHYTONADIONE)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registeredunapproved new drug
- EAY-0050562-3 ANCHOVYFrom Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plant
- EVR-0172090-8 CAKE,CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLEDFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamine
- SCS-8985196-3 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading labelno manufacturer namenot in English+2 more
- 799-9427722-8 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- BJG-0203690-2 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2062869-8 ICE CREAM, N.E.C.From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredmelamine
- SCS-5377575-0 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- W96-3607433-3 LYCHEE, LICHEE, LITCHI, LEECHEE (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- KM6-1638916-9 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED W/FRUIT CANDYFrom Taiwan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
- EVR-0171708-6 COOKIE,BISCUIT,WAFER DOUGH, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamine
- SCS-8585811-1 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unsafe cosmetic colorcosmetic packaging and labeling
- SCS-0869423-0 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- MQ9-0210864-5 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Sri Lanka, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- SCS-8579357-3 OLIVES (PIT FRUIT)From Egypt, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residueno process filing
- W96-3607372-3 GARLIC BULB (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Thailand, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- 8U5-0015384-0 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From China, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- 826-0250252-6 SOFT DRINK, OTHER FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATEDFrom Guatemala, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredno net quantitylabeling+1 more
- KM6-3652039-7 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 799-7824220-6 MEAL REPLACEMENTS (NOT LABELED FOR TREATMENT OF DISEASE)From United Kingdom, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- ES6-4057527-1 BEAN CURD, N.E.C. (MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALTIES, SIDE DISHES & DESSERTS)From Taiwan, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- AN1-0910526-0 PLUM, JUICE, PIT FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom South Korea, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. juice HACCP failure
- FS2-2503610-2 MILKFISHFrom Philippines, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary conditionsinsanitary plantSalmonella
- KM6-3665765-2 TARO, DASHEEN (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Bangladesh, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residueSalmonella
- 788-1904848-5 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 002-8227009-9 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
- 551-4085539-3 BAKLAVAFrom Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- DT4-0074327-4 SEMOLINA, WHEATFrom Morocco, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. no manufacturer nameno net quantitylabelingnutrition labeling
- AEK-7917135-9 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-5657772-4 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., READY TO FEEDFrom United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no net quantity
- N8R-0003264-8 FRUIT BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C.From Pakistan, Beverage Bases. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedunsafe food additivecolor not declared+3 more
- BYX-0297330-7 CILANTRO (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- G08-0038433-4 POMEGRANATE, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Turkey, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. no net quantitynutrition labelingno process filing
- 406-0617179-7 SNAPPER (RED, GRAY, MALABAR, ETC.)From India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 8V6-0051569-7 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSWI. no net quantityundeclared allergennutrition labeling
- BNI-0141917-3 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- WPB-0064421-8 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- SCS-0037048-2 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom Canada, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- 799-2820268-0 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. unapproved new drug
- KM6-3663958-5 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- EFP-2515033-0 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- JE8-1029471-8 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR FLAVORING, N.E.C.From Sri Lanka, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. unapproved new drug
- E41-0109915-5 KINGFISH (ONLY MENTICIRRHUS SPP)From Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AWJ-0296985-0 PROTEIN N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- 799-7643812-9 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 799-7996228-1 TODDLER MILK BASED FORMULA/DRINK PRODUCT (12-36 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no net quantity
- E5G-0248839-0 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Canada, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- EVR-0171014-9 WHOLE WHEAT BREAD/ROLLS/BUNSFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamine
- 224-4645782-6 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. filthSalmonella
- 8TQ-0157949-7 CORN (WHOLE KERNEL) SNACKS, VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDFrom Guatemala, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-5391463-1 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- EVR-0170938-0 FILLED/ICED COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamine
- AEK-7854195-8 SODIUM (MINERAL)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-7803938-3 KRATOM (HERBAL AND BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS II)From Hong Kong, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- B4S-1012144-8 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- FY1-6068379-0 SNOW PEASFrom Guatemala, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- WGB-2506271-9 SOFT CANDY WITH FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Brazil, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listed
- 8XG-0175662-6 COFFEE, INSTANTFrom Myanmar, Coffee and Tea. Import division DSWI. no process filing
- BMB-0041033-0 GINSENG (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Moldova, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. Siberian ginseng mislabeled
- 94T-8129494-4 FLAVORED OR PARTY CRACKERSFrom Honduras, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BPI-0243840-0 RICE, WILD, WHOLE GRAINFrom Mexico, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. filth
- 417-0405461-2 PISTACHIO, SPREADFrom Jordan, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- BUU-1759318-3 SAUCES, N.E.C.From China, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSEI. refused establishment inspectionlisting refusal
- 082-0466421-6 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous chlorinated compound
- AEK-7861364-1 L-ARGININE (PROTEIN)From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading labellabeling
- 82S-0004950-8 SOY FIBER (MEAT EXTENDERS)From India, Vegetable Protein Products (Simulated Meats). Import division DSEI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- 826-0247986-5 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSEI. not in Englishlabeling
- 300-1956872-5 CHANA DAL, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Australia, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- EVR-0170793-9 NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From China, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DWCI. melamine
- KM6-3657933-6 GRAM FLOURFrom India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- DP4-3929155-1 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- EYS-0336189-2 SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.)From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plant
- AWJ-0296168-3 PROTEIN N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSWI. melamine
- EJG-2503797-5 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. color not declaredlabeling
- EJ2-0201073-5 FUNGUS, BLACK (CLOUD EARS), WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- EKH-1015414-7 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- NFT-2064754-0 GRASS JELLY DRINK BEVERAGE BASEFrom China, Beverage Bases. Import division DNEI. inadequate process control
- EAY-0050347-9 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
- E6G-0629409-9 MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE, BROKEN OR KIBBLEDFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- KM6-3663280-4 SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL, MIXED, FLAVORED JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, MARMALADES, BUTTERS AND CANDIEDFrom Taiwan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 8KP-0067474-8 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- BJG-0203345-3 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednutrition labeling
- J60-0046683-5 VANILLA, NATURAL EXTRACT OR FLAVOR (SPICE)From Dominican Republic, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. coumarin
- EAY-0050689-4 ANCHOVYFrom Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
- 349-2071586-8 CROAKERFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. veterinary drug residue
- 8B4-0010969-8 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
- 799-9454876-8 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICAL TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- K09-0097678-6 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. pesticide residuenutrition labelingnot in English
- TZ6-6165328-5 MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE , WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- B2M-8002196-7 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 551-2427172-4 NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, N.E.C.From Canada, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- J60-0046245-3 VANILLA, NATURAL EXTRACT OR FLAVOR (SPICE)From Dominican Republic, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. coumarin
- 8RG-2574956-1 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- BNI-0141657-5 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- EAY-0050205-9 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
- B2M-8002171-0 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- DP4-3970491-8 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Ecuador, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 224-4645784-2 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. filthSalmonella
- 8KP-0065031-8 COCONUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- AQZ-0625354-9 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary handling
- ENE-0013334-7 CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE)From Vietnam, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. filthlead
- KM6-3658798-2 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedno net quantitynutrition labelinginsanitary plant+1 more
- BJG-0202879-2 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BJG-0203678-7 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 322-5309941-4 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Sri Lanka, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. lead
- CIU-5275051-4 BLACKEYE PEAS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Madagascar, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residuenutrition labeling
- 799-3394758-4 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Japan, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. not in English
- 635-1117236-1 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- RTW-0034239-3 BETEL NUT, IN SHELLFrom Nepal, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous substance
- SCS-9608997-9 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- EVR-0172504-8 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melaminefilth
- 799-7764966-6 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DSEI. allergen cross-contact
- EVR-0173356-2 CAKE,CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLEDFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamine