FDA Import Refusals — Week 51 2025 (15–21 Dec)
In week 51 of 2025 (15–21 Dec), FDA recorded 113 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 77 cite a hazard and 36 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, Mexico and China.
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Refusals (113)
- SCS-9376783-3 RICE PROTEINFrom China, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSEI. unfit for food
- 8Q4-0008445-0 HORCHATA (BEVERAGE BASE N.E.C.)From El Salvador, Beverage Bases. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- F23-9341730-8 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- SCS-6650858-6 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 799-9108037-7 SWEET POTATO (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- SCS-7895420-8 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveunapproved new drug
- SCS-7449814-3 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveunapproved new drug
- SCS-6232666-0 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- NQA-0001436-2 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- SCS-7456863-0 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveunapproved new drug
- U47-2511243-5 ONION BULB (YELLOW, WHITE, RED, ETC.), JUICE OR DRINKFrom South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. inadequate process control
- SCS-9490813-9 FIG, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Turkey, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. mycotoxin
- SCS-7328302-5 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveunapproved new drug
- 799-8990014-9 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
- BUU-1765982-8 SAUCES, N.E.C.From China, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSEI. refused establishment inspection
- 115-0121097-2 SCADFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 439-0423369-9 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3664356-1 RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From United Arab Emirates, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- U47-2506562-5 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- SCS-8471045-3 TRUFFLE, BROKEN OR KIBBLEDFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 799-0321314-1 MECOBALAMIN (VITAMIN)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 8M9-2503146-4 LIME (CITRUS)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- 826-0249786-7 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. nitrofuran
- 799-3826180-0 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Switzerland, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. establishment not listednot in Englishforeign plant not registeredunapproved new drug
- 799-1830765-6 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BRQ-0403568-0 STRINGBEANSFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- W96-3607491-1 SOY SAUCEFrom Thailand, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- 8B4-0011402-9 SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From Togo, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- 83U-1436585-4 LIME (CITRUS)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 8MH-0106867-1 IMITATION SYRUPS, MOLASSES AND HONEY, N.E.C.From Mexico, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-1638764-3 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Pakistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- SCS-9530253-0 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-2244237-6 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Germany, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- BYX-0298675-4 RED BEET (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residuelabel not conspicuous
- NFT-2063767-3 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. color not declared
- SCS-9391625-7 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom United Kingdom, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- B4S-1012963-1 CONDIMENTS, N.E.C.From India, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DSWI. filth
- KM6-3665277-8 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substanceSalmonella
- BJG-0205675-1 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednutrition labeling
- SCS-8300729-9 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 98F-0118329-0 CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Canada, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BNI-0143468-5 HERRINGFrom Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantno common name
- BNI-0140998-4 CUSTARD MIXFrom Nigeria, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. nutrition labelingunsafe color additive
- KM6-3662510-5 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-7950533-3 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-9153342-0 CHOLINE (MINERAL)From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling
- AEK-9071473-2 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- BJG-0205480-6 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednot in English
- 8MH-0109675-5 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- DR4-0674750-8 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- AEK-9073837-6 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- AEK-9073839-2 MULTIPLE VITAMINS (MVI-12 VITAMIN COMBO) (VITAMIN)From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- AEK-9071493-0 PROTEIN N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 799-1115964-1 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Spain, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. false or misleading labelcolor not declarednutrition labeling
- 788-1905313-9 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- BJG-0205852-6 MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES N.E.C.,From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 97N-0641133-5 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From United Arab Emirates, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivefalse or misleading label
- 8RG-2586163-0 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From India, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. filth
- SCS-0593018-1 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Nigeria, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- 83U-1436673-8 CUCUMBERS (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- AEK-7896634-6 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- AEK-9071478-1 CHOLINE (MINERAL)From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- AEK-7952649-5 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 231-2162446-0 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- AEK-7981311-7 MECOBALAMIN (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AWJ-0294150-3 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Listeria monocytogenes
- 8U2-0001732-9 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Peru, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 799-2635684-4 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Belgium, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- ANG-0096280-4 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. filth
- 8BL-0037168-7 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 9EX-2509363-7 MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE , WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- T81-0223522-3 LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom Taiwan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. bulking agent added
- AVV-9971672-6 MUD FISHFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. no manufacturer nameno net quantitynot in Englishno common name+1 more
- DZ1-1175695-0 YANANG LEAVES (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Thailand, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- 8U2-0001684-2 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Peru, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 9L9-0245072-0 JALAPENO PEPPER, HOT (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 799-8605129-2 VITAMIN AFrom Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AVV-9981070-1 TOMATO SAUCE (WITH OTHER INGREDIENTS)From Vietnam, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. not in Englishlabelingnutrition labelingunsafe color additive+3 more
- KM6-3660693-1 MIXED SPICE AND SEAONINGS, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- AWJ-0296002-4 MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE , WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- SCS-8276748-9 PROTEIN N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no manufacturer nameno standard namelabeling
- 788-1900296-1 MINT (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS - IF TEA FORM SEE 31P)From Japan, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. supplement GMP failure
- AEK-7901469-0 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Brazil, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- WRT-1770850-6 MILK AND CREAM, N.E.C.From Canada, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNBI. ingredients not listedno net quantityno common nameundeclared allergen
- 799-2795011-6 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listed
- 900-0208019-1 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Dominican Republic, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- 231-2162518-6 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 788-1902118-5 MINT (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS - IF TEA FORM SEE 31P)From Japan, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. supplement GMP failure
- W24-1409173-6 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Spain, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- 231-2162375-1 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 799-8515744-7 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
- BJG-0205924-3 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-1931219-4 OLIVES (PIT FRUIT)From Egypt, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. inadequate process controlno process filing
- M92-3200168-2 CHOCOLATE AND COCOA BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C.From Colombia, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- SCS-6613241-1 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- 635-1117748-5 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 8B4-0011293-2 CODFrom Nigeria, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedno manufacturer nameno net quantityno common name+2 more
- SCS-5848620-5 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- H77-0232972-0 RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- NLS-0000061-9 TURNIP (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Syria, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- AQZ-0633989-2 SOFT RIPENED CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (E.G., BRIE, CAMEMBERT)From France, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DWCI. Listeria monocytogenes
- 8XT-0033687-9 CROAKERFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. listing refusal
- 202-3107870-8 PERCH, FRESH WATER (YELLOW, LAKE)From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plant
- SCS-1837089-6 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 235-1753598-7 CHOCOLATE FILLED/ICED COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERSFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- SCS-9007006-6 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), WHOLE (SPICE)From Mexico, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-8467232-3 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 8W2-0000200-3 FLUID MILK PRODUCTS, SKIM, 1%, 2%, WHOLE AND ALL FLAVORED AND MODIFIED (LACTOSE REDUCED, IE) GRADE AFrom Mexico, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DSWI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- 9EX-2511127-2 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
- 9T4-3051215-7 BANANA (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 572-6956303-7 CORN, WHOLE GRAINFrom Canada, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. filth
- AQZ-0623356-6 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Listeria monocytogenes
- 635-1117694-1 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth