FDA Import Refusals — Week 48 2025 (24–30 Nov)
In week 48 of 2025 (24–30 Nov), FDA recorded 69 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 51 cite a hazard and 18 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were Mexico, China and India.
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Refusals (69)
- N6P-0007908-4 MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE , WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- AN1-0641929-2 ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS AND EXTRACTS, N.E.C.From South Korea, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. unsafe food additive
- DP4-3966203-3 MINT CANDY, HARD, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Israel, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- BJG-0203851-0 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 300-1929716-8 SODA WATER, CARBONATEDFrom Morocco, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. no net quantitynot in Englishnutrition labeling
- BDD-6709361-3 WONTON NOODLE SKINSFrom Philippines, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. color not declarednutrition labeling
- EVB-0087125-3 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Mexico, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSWI. unsafe food additive
- 332-0294847-8 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivepesticide residue
- AEK-7994405-2 HONEYFrom Nepal, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DSEI. unsafe food additive
- SCS-5272119-3 SOFT CANDY WITH FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. color not declared
- 541-2815930-5 OLIVE OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENTFrom Lebanon, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- BJG-0203873-4 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-8627070-4 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 DSEI. no manufacturer nameunapproved new drug
- BJG-0204538-2 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-0233705-9 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
- 427-8312360-9 CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLINGFrom Philippines, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 799-0918220-9 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BNI-0141243-4 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- BJG-0203808-0 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BNI-0141251-7 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- EAY-0050636-5 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
- 439-0419573-2 LIQUORS, N.E.C.From Mexico, Alcoholic Beverages. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- F87-2501300-4 SOFT CANDY WITH NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Jordan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. insanitary plantSalmonella
- AEK-7936570-4 MECOBALAMIN (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registered
- AEK-7919774-3 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Brazil, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- E3T-2500541-0 SOYBEANS (SEE INDUSTRY 37 FOR 'BEAN CURD')From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listing refusal
- SCS-0892655-8 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- 799-6410262-0 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-5932167-4 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 additivecolor not declared
- 9DH-0075653-1 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- SCS-6469044-4 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom France, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notificationlabel not conspicuousnot in Englishnutrition labeling
- AEK-7916575-7 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
- SCS-7327655-7 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom Malaysia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
- SCS-0719324-2 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- KM6-3649468-4 MUSTARD OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom India, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNEI. unsafe food additive
- 417-0406118-7 BISCUITSFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. melamine
- NFT-2063055-3 ICE CREAM AND RELATED PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
- 417-0404243-5 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 799-7542841-0 PROTEIN N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- GL5-5444478-3 BARRAMUNDIFrom Taiwan, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- NFT-2062289-9 HAW, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-0027586-3 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- DU7-0143375-5 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedListeria monocytogenes
- DP4-3973827-0 SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.)From Ecuador, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- HK1-2503887-5 MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- ANG-0096133-5 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. filth
- SCS-7599705-1 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- NYJ-0012305-6 SOFT DRINKS AND WATERS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From China, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DWCI. melamine
- 231-6805128-9 PISTACHIO, SPREADFrom Italy, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- DM4-0844026-9 OKRA (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Honduras, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- 334-7211108-8 CRABFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 799-2991395-4 VITAMIN D2 (CALCIFEROL)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AQZ-0631658-5 SOFT RIPENED CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (E.G., BRIE, CAMEMBERT)From France, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DWCI. Listeria monocytogenes
- NFT-2066608-6 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
- NFT-2062866-4 ICE CREAM AND RELATED PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
- EPM-0191390-0 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Japan, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. supplement GMP failure
- 9AJ-0009656-3 MUSTARD OIL SEED STOCKFrom Ukraine, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNEI. unsafe food additive
- ANG-0096078-2 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. filth
- BJG-0203239-8 MANGOSTEEN (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. label not conspicuousnot in English
- EVR-0172492-6 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamine
- 8MH-0073257-4 BROCCOLI (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 799-3211399-8 BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filthinsanitary conditionsoff odor
- 8MH-0073455-4 CILANTRO (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 9AJ-0008582-2 CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- KM6-1624803-5 NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From Thailand, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading labelnot in Englishundeclared allergen+1 more
- 799-8161686-7 DL-PHENYLALANINE (PROTEIN)From Brazil, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- KM6-3659943-3 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. insanitary handling
- 799-5207232-2 WHEY (DRIEDFrom United Kingdom, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- 8MH-0073499-2 CILANTRO (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue