FDA Import Refusals — Week 49 2025 (1–7 Dec)
In week 49 of 2025 (1–7 Dec), FDA recorded 107 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 80 cite a hazard and 27 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, Mexico and Honduras.
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Refusals (107)
- 8MN-0017205-5 SYRUPS AND MOLASSES, N.E.C.From Taiwan, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additive
- 94T-8129898-6 VANILLA PLAIN COOKIE,BISCUIT AND WAFERFrom Honduras, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-8282586-5 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-4457531-9 CHEWING GUM, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Canada, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- SCS-8577642-0 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredunapproved new drug
- HE8-0211080-0 MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.From Taiwan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
- BQL-0110397-5 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From Nigeria, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. unapproved new drugno process filing
- DM4-0844665-4 OKRA (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Honduras, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- BYX-0298308-2 CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), HARD, WITH COCONUT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. FSVP violationunsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 8Q4-0008059-9 GELATIN, FLAVOREDFrom Costa Rica, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DSEI. unfit for foodnutrition labeling
- 799-0346306-8 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
- SCS-8676548-9 SPINACH, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Serbia, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- AEK-7937863-2 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. drug GMP failuresupplement GMP failureunapproved new drug
- SCS-7810899-5 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-8345466-8 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Philippines, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuousno manufacturer nameno contact information+1 more
- KM6-3646622-9 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-9726061-1 MUSTARD OIL SEED STOCKFrom France, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DSEI. unsafe food additive
- BYX-0297554-2 STRINGBEANSFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- SCS-5302648-5 NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, N.E.C.From United States, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- SCS-7927084-4 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-8494221-6 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.From Portugal, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuouscolor not declaredno manufacturer name+2 more
- DM4-0844676-1 OKRA (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Honduras, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- SCS-8032134-7 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredunapproved new drug
- 176-1043644-0 MIXED SPICE AND SEASONINGS, GROUND, CRACKED, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.From Ecuador, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- 635-1116329-5 WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED (ALL PURPOSE)From Mexico, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- 799-1102186-5 MIXED/ASSORTED HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Italy, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedlabel not conspicuous
- 231-2164329-6 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. radionuclide
- 164-0304661-4 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Peru, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. filth
- AQZ-0606924-2 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- KM6-1627909-7 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. filthSalmonella
- AEK-7952222-1 VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BNI-0140285-6 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From South Africa, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. unapproved new drug
- DP4-3976843-4 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- SCS-8527877-3 VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN)From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- E5G-0242371-0 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Canada, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. pesticide residuefilth
- DP4-3950495-3 CREAM, SWEET, WHIPPING, TABLE, ETC.From Brazil, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNEI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- 799-0756064-6 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listed
- AEK-7960298-1 CALCIUM (MINERAL)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BNI-0139943-3 MILK, DRIEDFrom Nigeria, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNEI. no food-canning registrationlabeling
- 799-0375066-2 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling defect
- AEK-9028838-0 VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 9EX-2508719-1 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- KK8-4087146-5 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 406-0616438-8 GARLIC BULB (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Spain, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 788-1905274-3 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- BJG-0203944-3 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NJS-0002320-1 CILANTRO (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- BJG-0204002-9 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- DF4-1633691-8 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From Jordan, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. label not conspicuousno net quantitynutrition labelingunsafe color additive+5 more
- ART-0061520-0 BANANA (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. no process filing
- DM4-0843834-7 OKRA (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Honduras, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- 635-1117570-3 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- H67-1698229-2 GARBANZO BEAN, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. no process filing
- DM4-0843836-2 OKRA (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Honduras, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- F57-7523872-2 TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 677-0335670-8 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantno common name
- KM6-1637509-3 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. filthSalmonella
- ACN-7176915-0 TEA, N.E.C.From Germany, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNBI. no net quantitynot in Englishno common namecolor additive labeling
- BYX-0297402-4 CILANTRO (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- KK8-4086984-0 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 8MH-0109169-9 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BYX-0294431-6 HONEYFrom Mexico, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DSWI. no manufacturer namenutrition labeling
- SCS-8467677-9 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 820-7074880-9 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Tunisia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- KM6-3663161-6 CHILI SAUCEFrom Pakistan, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- SCS-6232552-2 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 8TG-0038656-4 RASPBERRIES, RED (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3659647-0 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- SCS-7667275-2 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handlingfilth
- BNI-0139916-9 CURRY POWDER, GROUND, CRACKED, WITHOUT SALTFrom Jamaica, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- SCS-4498843-9 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- KM6-3664716-6 SYRUPS AND MOLASSES, N.E.C.From India, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 9T4-3051194-4 BANANA (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- DR4-0669584-8 RED BEET (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- SCS-8262228-8 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- 8KP-0067532-3 OKRA (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary handling
- 799-0023761-4 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 8ML-0041221-4 MARSHMALLOW CANDY, SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From China, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedcolor not declaredlabelingnutrition labeling
- KM6-3659645-4 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- BDC-0166829-9 SPINACH, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Serbia, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- BJG-0202868-5 MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES N.E.C.,From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- U72-0539395-3 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 799-9464289-2 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
- 8KP-0066915-1 SQUASH, SUMMER (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residuepoisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary handling
- 8TG-0038566-5 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- BNI-0140938-0 CEREAL PREPARATIONS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From Ghana, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNEI. false or misleading labelno net quantitynutrition labelingingredients not listed+4 more
- B4S-1013151-2 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- SCS-7084255-9 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., READY TO FEEDFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notificationlabel not conspicuousnot in Englishnutrition labeling
- DR4-0671428-4 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- SCS-7670145-2 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- SCS-5394189-9 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- 799-8813774-3 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom United Kingdom, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- EJG-2503290-1 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- DP4-8666128-4 SOFT CANDY WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Jordan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 823-0218892-3 TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Myanmar, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- KM6-3662193-0 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- KM6-3662148-4 PASTES, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listed
- 224-3648150-5 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- 231-2164328-8 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 799-8601591-7 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 9DH-0074548-4 FRUIT COCTAIL, MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom Saudi Arabia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additive
- 799-8413405-8 VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 799-7667117-4 PROTEIN N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- 439-0422686-7 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3667090-3 COCONUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handlingSalmonella
- 082-0467176-5 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, CAKES, BALLS, ETC.From Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 799-7666619-0 PROTEIN N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure