FDA Import Refusals — Week 1 2026 (29 Dec–4 Jan)
In week 1 of 2026 (29 Dec–4 Jan), FDA recorded 65 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 51 cite a hazard and 14 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, China and Mexico.
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Refusals (65)
- 788-1904453-4 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3664642-4 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handlingingredients not listedno net quantity+7 more
- NDH-0042483-7 TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 109-1073297-2 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Sri Lanka, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 900-0208726-1 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Dominican Republic, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- E84-0121403-4 CHEESE, PASTEURIZED, PROCESS (STANDARDIZED)From Nicaragua, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DSEI. bacterial contamination
- E84-0121416-6 CHEESE, PASTEURIZED, PROCESS (STANDARDIZED)From Nicaragua, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary conditions
- 231-6946750-0 VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From China, Vegetable Protein Products (Simulated Meats). Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamine
- KM6-3662780-4 SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. filth
- SCS-3118211-2 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- DR4-0674467-9 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 9KA-0001701-8 MILK, FLAVORED (CHOCOLATE, ETC.)From Brazil, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNEI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- 83U-1438072-1 SERRANO PEPPER, HOT (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3664418-9 TOMATO SAUCE (WITH OTHER INGREDIENTS)From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedno net quantitynutrition labeling
- J89-0147285-4 SPICES, GROUND, CRACKED, ETC., N.E.C.From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. insanitary handlingSalmonella
- NW9-0011659-3 SWEET POTATO, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 9ST-0011007-6 GEL CUPS CANDYFrom Costa Rica, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unfit for food
- AWJ-0296562-7 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Listeria monocytogenes
- BQL-0110432-0 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Moldova, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. unapproved new drug
- E84-0121405-9 CHEESE, PASTEURIZED, PROCESS (STANDARDIZED)From Nicaragua, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary conditions
- D77-8000222-7 ANCHOVYFrom Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plant
- 83U-1438077-0 SERRANO PEPPER, HOT (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- E84-0121433-1 CHEESE, PASTEURIZED, PROCESS (STANDARDIZED)From Nicaragua, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DSEI. bacterial contamination
- BYX-0299624-1 RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- N8N-2510025-9 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. melamine
- KM6-3661343-2 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- SCS-6785653-9 FRUIT FILLED COOKIE,BISCUIT,WAFER DOUGHFrom India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. insanitary handling
- 799-1373302-1 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Belgium, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. filthnot in English
- 8B4-0011359-1 ALOE (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL TEAS II, (CONTINUED))From Ghana, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registeredunapproved new drugunsafe color additive+2 more
- T94-0086740-2 COOKIE,BISCUIT,WAFER DOUGH, N.E.C.From Belgium, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. no net quantitynutrition labeling
- AEK-9070749-6 CALCIUM (MINERAL)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- KM6-3666123-3 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filthlabelingnutrition labelingcolor not declared
- AEK-9056405-3 CHOLINE (MINERAL)From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- 799-2500292-8 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
- 8P5-0078727-7 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. nitrofuran
- AEK-9073191-8 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 231-6946559-5 VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From China, Vegetable Protein Products (Simulated Meats). Import division DSWI. melamine
- 799-0039681-6 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. filth
- B5Q-0007172-9 MILK BREAD/ROLLS/BUNSFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. melaminenot in Englishnutrition labelingListeria monocytogenes+2 more
- 826-0250868-9 FISH, N.E.C.From Brazil, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 224-3648065-5 RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C.From Thailand, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- SCS-1699209-7 COFFEE, INSTANTFrom Mexico, Coffee and Tea. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failurenutrition labeling
- KM6-3663322-4 BEANS, CORN, AND PEA, N.E.C. (VEGETABLE)From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- N8N-2510200-8 RICE GRAIN SNACK (WHOLE, SPLIT), FRIED/OIL COOKEDFrom China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. melamine
- BNI-0142057-7 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- W66-0145030-8 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From China, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- E8F-2503670-0 BETEL NUT, NUT FLOUR/MEALFrom Thailand, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. poisonous substanceSalmonella
- 8KP-0064743-9 CORIANDER, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- BDD-0782674-2 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Philippines, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- B7E-0035933-9 SOURSOP (OTHER FRUIT PRODUCTS)From Grenada, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. FSVP violation
- 788-1906260-1 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- H67-1707839-7 BREADFRUIT (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Dominican Republic, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- 9SB-0717025-6 FUNGUS, BLACK (CLOUD EARS), WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- B4S-1012043-2 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- N56-0050593-1 OYSTERSFrom Sierra Leone, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 918-5400805-8 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additive
- BDD-6709365-4 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Philippines, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedno common namenutrition labeling
- AEK-7761935-9 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Hong Kong, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- E4W-0036586-7 SHARK (ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS AND EXTRACTS)From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. filth
- EPM-0191231-6 SOYBEANS (MICROGREEN)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. listing refusal
- 8Q4-0008453-4 SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- AVB-0617472-2 MUSHROOM, COMMON (AGARICUS BISPORUS), PIECES AND STEMS, SLICEDFrom Poland, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- AQZ-0635631-8 GOURMAY, GOURAMIFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- KM6-3661322-6 PAPADFrom India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filth
- DP4-8673622-7 PISTACHIO, PASTEFrom Turkey, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. Salmonella