FDA Import Refusals — Week 52 2025 (22–28 Dec)
In week 52 of 2025 (22–28 Dec), FDA recorded 33 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 27 cite a hazard and 6 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were China, United Kingdom and Egypt.
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Refusals (33)
- KM6-3665962-5 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- BDD-6709738-2 BANANA SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. label not conspicuousfalse or misleading labelnutrition labeling
- 8MH-0109979-1 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-2134204-9 BETEL NUT, IN SHELLFrom United Kingdom, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous substance
- BEZ-0022386-5 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- 224-3647530-9 BANANA SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. label not conspicuousfalse or misleading labelnutrition labeling
- SCS-2134158-7 BETEL NUT, IN SHELLFrom United Kingdom, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous substance
- DP4-3959016-8 SOFT DRINK, MILK BASED (CHOCOLATE FLAVORED, ETC.), NONCARBONATEDFrom Ecuador, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. label not conspicuousno standard name
- 8MH-0109986-6 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-6618688-8 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- 805-0136866-8 SHALLOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- DP6-3036944-6 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, BROKEN OR KIBBLED, N.E.C.From Hong Kong, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- SCS-2133851-8 BETEL NUT, IN SHELLFrom United Kingdom, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous substance
- SCS-4576862-4 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- BEZ-0022454-1 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- U83-2551702-6 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- EAY-0050637-3 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
- 9EX-2508102-0 CRAYFISH (CRAWFISH), FRESH WATERFrom Egypt, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- NHP-0162299-3 RICE GRAIN SNACK (WHOLE, SPLIT), BAKEDFrom China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. melamine
- SCS-2513964-9 TOMATO, DRIEDFrom Germany, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
- EJG-2504188-6 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- EE3-1466278-8 MUSHROOM, COMMON (AGARICUS BISPORUS), FUNGI PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Hong Kong, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 86V-3526741-2 MACAROON,PREPARED DRY COOKIE, BISCUITS AND WAFER MIXES WITH MILK OR EGGSFrom Turkey, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSWI. no net quantitynot in Englishnutrition labelingundeclared allergen+3 more
- KM6-3664932-9 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. Salmonellapoisonous or deleterious substance
- SCS-1160870-6 PASTRY (ECLAIRS, CREAM PUFFS) CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLEDFrom Sri Lanka, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- 9EX-2508049-3 CRAYFISH (CRAWFISH), FRESH WATERFrom Egypt, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 918-5407067-8 CARAMEL CANDY BAR, HARD, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additive
- 9AJ-0010494-6 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Ukraine, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. unapproved new drug
- BQL-0108590-9 MANGO, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Egypt, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading labelcolor not declarednot in English+3 more
- BDD-0792678-1 PEANUT, SHELLEDFrom Philippines, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listed
- EKH-1015421-2 ENOKITAKEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- EKH-1015428-7 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- HE8-0210967-9 MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.From Taiwan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unfit for food