FDA Import Refusals — Week 3 2026 (12–18 Jan)
In week 3 of 2026 (12–18 Jan), FDA recorded 102 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 78 cite a hazard and 22 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, China and Mexico.
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Refusals (102)
- SCS-8372523-9 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-7971079-2 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Brazil, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
- SCS-0776243-4 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-9184766-3 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Germany, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-5940998-2 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-1880733-5 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-9716604-0 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom United Kingdom, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. color not declared
- SCS-2413241-3 MANGO (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-1427490-2 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-7231046-4 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-9608999-5 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-1507487-1 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 DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-2327025-5 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-9092558-5 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. drug GMP failure
- KM6-3663178-0 SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handlingpoisonous or deleterious substance
- ASW-0167533-8 GINSENG (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From South Korea, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- 635-1118514-0 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- D97-2227737-0 MAHI MAHIFrom Oman, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. refused establishment inspectionlisting refusal
- 748-0616634-9 STRINGBEANS, BEAN AND PEA SPROUTSFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- K09-0097846-9 SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From Turkey, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- H67-1703351-7 GROUPERSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- AC1-6555299-6 TURMERIC, WHOLE (SPICE)From Thailand, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. ingredients not listedno net quantitynot in Englishnutrition labeling+4 more
- AEK-9168168-2 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. unsafe color additiveunapproved new drug
- 8B4-0011446-6 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Nigeria, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. no net quantitynot in Englishnutrition labeling
- EVR-0167300-8 CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLINGFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listednot in Englishundeclared allergennutrition labeling+3 more
- KM6-3662282-1 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Bangladesh, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. false or misleading labelnutrition labeling
- NXW-0008454-5 PEANUT, SHELLEDFrom Turkey, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. aflatoxin
- EJ4-0057023-3 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- 96E-0117123-3 DRAGON FRUIT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUITFrom Ecuador, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- D97-2167877-6 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. veterinary drug residue
- 224-3700198-9 MUSTARD GREENS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. inadequate process control
- 332-0296658-7 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residuefalse or misleading label
- BYX-0300830-1 RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3669966-2 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- EUG-0043540-4 MIXED FRUIT FLAVORED IMITATION FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
- B9A-0112430-2 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3667085-3 MORINGA OLEIFERA (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL (NOT TEAS II) CONTDFrom India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- KM6-3659489-7 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 98F-0118196-3 SODA WATER WITH FRUIT FLAVOR, CARBONATEDFrom Canada, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. no net quantitynutrition labeling
- BYX-0300826-9 RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3663203-6 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- N5D-2500164-5 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. histamine
- SCS-1332091-2 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Canada, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- EVR-0167036-8 WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, ROLLS, BUNS, ETC DOUGHFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedno manufacturer nameno net quantityundeclared allergen+2 more
- D77-3002685-4 GINSENG (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNBI. label not conspicuous
- ELJ-0004208-3 MUSHROOM, COMMON (AGARICUS BISPORUS), PIECES AND STEMS, SLICEDFrom Vietnam, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- 8P5-0087755-7 TAMARIND, TOPPING OR SYRUPFrom Bangladesh, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- SCS-1909784-5 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP)From Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- EJG-2504297-5 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- K09-0098351-9 PISTACHIO, SPREADFrom Turkey, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- NUV-3862503-7 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- BYX-0300776-6 RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- NW9-0011633-8 SHALLOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- DR4-0675548-5 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- EJG-2504187-8 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- N4A-0516361-9 GELATIN, N.E.C.From Taiwan, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DNBI. unfit for food
- 8NP-0811328-8 CAKES, FILLED (OTHER THAN FRUIT OR JELLY)From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamine
- KM6-3669880-5 MUSTARD, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- JEC-2505463-1 HAW, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-6325313-7 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-2744592-9 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. supplement GMP failureunapproved new drug
- 8NP-0811386-6 SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- 224-5100338-2 MUSTARD GREENS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. inadequate process controlno acidified-food filing
- BJG-0206523-2 MAYONNAISEFrom Mexico, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DSWI. no process filing
- 799-4340650-7 VANILLA BEAN, RAW MATERIAL FOR EXTRACTS AND FLAVORSFrom Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- EVR-0176498-9 SWEET GOODS,CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLED, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamineno common name
- 024-1685924-3 CLOVE, NATURAL EXTRACT OR FLAVOR (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. radionuclide
- DR4-0677800-8 SERRANO PEPPER, HOT (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- SCS-8256573-5 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- N56-0050650-9 SOFT DRINK, MILK BASED (CHOCOLATE FLAVORED, ETC.), NONCARBONATEDFrom Ghana, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. unapproved new drugno net quantityno common namenutrition labeling
- EB5-1620127-5 ENERGY DRINK CAFFEINE, CARBONATED, N.E.C.From South Africa, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- BUU-1740076-9 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Estonia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSWI. false or misleading label
- SCS-5376057-0 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- 224-3647799-0 RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C.From Thailand, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- BJG-0205395-6 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BUU-1763368-2 FLUID/DRY MILK PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From China, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
- 799-4723074-7 HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Canada, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- SCS-9280186-4 CONCENTRATED SOUP, N.E.C.From Japan, Soups. Import division DSEI. HACCP failure
- KM6-3664931-1 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- KM6-3664540-0 FISH, N.E.C.From Pakistan, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- EJA-5223952-4 SOYBEANS (SEE INDUSTRY 37 FOR BEAN CURD), DRIED OR PASTEFrom South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. refused establishment inspection
- B9B-0074090-9 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. filth
- WTG-2516133-3 VEGETABLE & VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From Portugal, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. no process filing
- 799-3813680-4 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. no net quantitynot in Englishundeclared allergenlabeling+1 more
- 83U-1439528-1 CARROT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 9R3-0032045-6 WHEAT, MILLED PRODUCT, N.E.C.From Taiwan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. refused establishment inspectionlisting refusal
- EKH-1016395-7 ENOKITAKEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogeneslabeling
- TXC-6507806-4 CHOCOLATE AND COCOA BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C.From Colombia, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 799-1888453-0 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
- EJG-2504299-1 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 8BL-0039558-7 GLUTEN, WHEATFrom China, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. melamine
- 799-1656739-2 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- EKH-1016398-1 ENOKITAKEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenesfilth
- SCS-4825778-2 MILK, DRIEDFrom Mexico, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- KM6-3667096-0 HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Bangladesh, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- AEK-9137211-8 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From New Zealand, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. supplement GMP failure
- 799-3058245-0 WHEY BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), READY TO FEEDFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notificationnot in English
- EKH-1016211-6 ENOKITAKEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- SCS-1883211-9 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- B9B-0072892-0 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- EKH-1018832-7 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenesmisidentifiedlabeling
- W69-5164583-8 GEL CUPS CANDYFrom China, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unfit for food