FDA Import Refusals — Week 5 2026 (26 Jan–1 Feb)

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In week 5 of 2026 (26 Jan–1 Feb), FDA recorded 98 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 67 cite a hazard and 29 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were Mexico, India and China.

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Refusals (98)

KM6-3668485-4 2026-02-02 BEANS, CORN, AND PEA, N.E.C. (VEGETABLE)From Myanmar, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
SCS-5018601-0 2026-02-02 SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED PASTE)From Turkey, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
SCS-7654010-9 2026-02-02 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
594-0399408-6 2026-02-02 SALMON (HUMPBACK, SILVER, KING, SOCKEYE, ETC.), COLD SMOKED, FISHFrom Greece, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
KM6-3653210-3 2026-02-02 BEVERAGE BASE NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From India, Beverage Bases. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listed
KM6-1637984-8 2026-02-02 CHANA DALFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
DU7-0143004-1 2026-02-02 FUNGUS, WHITE, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. labeling
SCS-7723481-8 2026-02-02 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
J37-0013652-9 2026-02-02 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT OR SUCKERS)(WITHOUTFrom Brazil, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. refused establishment inspectionlisting refusal
594-0399287-4 2026-02-02 SALMON (HUMPBACK, SILVER, KING, SOCKEYE, ETC.), COLD SMOKED, FISHFrom Greece, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
DV1-0272553-3 2026-02-02 LETTUCE, HEAD (E.G. ICEBERG) (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
H67-1699264-8 2026-02-02 FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivefalse or misleading labelcolor not declaredFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
SCS-4856300-7 2026-02-02 TEA, BLACKFrom Mexico, Coffee and Tea. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failureunapproved new drug
TS9-0006520-5 2026-02-02 WEAKFISH (SEA TROUT)From Mexico, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
MA2-5000944-0 2026-02-02 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
WC1-7228455-4 2026-02-02 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Mexico, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSWI. unapproved new drug
AEK-9414492-8 2026-02-02 DASHMOOLA (HERBAL & BOTAMINCALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
SCS-9641877-2 2026-02-02 SNAKE HEADFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
224-1600121-6 2026-02-02 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR FLAVORING, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
DZ1-1182141-6 2026-02-02 MACKEREL (ALL EXCEPT SCOMBEROMORUS SP, EG SPANISH OR KING SEE '22')From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. HACCP failureinsanitary conditions
EJG-2504127-4 2026-02-02 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNEI. color not declared
9ES-0098855-8 2026-02-02 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom Hungary, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
788-1906440-9 2026-02-02 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
SCS-9642516-5 2026-02-02 SNAKE HEADFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
U47-2515932-9 2026-01-30 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From South Korea, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. refused establishment inspection
551-4122985-3 2026-01-30 CASHEW, SHELLEDFrom Vietnam, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
DZ1-1174468-3 2026-01-30 SOURSOP (OTHER FRUIT PRODUCTS)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
AEK-9383891-8 2026-01-30 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Singapore, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
EDR-2264003-9 2026-01-30 MOLE PASTEFrom Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
KM6-3667284-2 2026-01-30 CHILI SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. not to standard of identityno standard name
8NR-0201437-3 2026-01-30 CHOCOLATE BARSFrom Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
SCS-7613238-6 2026-01-30 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
N56-0050495-9 2026-01-30 PEANUT, SHELLEDFrom Ghana, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. nutrition labelingunapproved new drug
SCS-2922979-2 2026-01-30 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
EDR-2263980-9 2026-01-30 MOLE PASTEFrom Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. FSVP violationpoisonous or deleterious substance
SCS-6724441-4 2026-01-30 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom United Kingdom, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
ES6-4057266-6 2026-01-30 GELATIN, FLAVOREDFrom Taiwan, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DNEI. unfit for food
AEK-9334529-4 2026-01-30 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
8SB-0036010-3 2026-01-30 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Israel, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
900-0209093-5 2026-01-30 GINGER ROOT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Costa Rica, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
82S-0004982-1 2026-01-30 MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C.From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. insanitary handlingSalmonella
SCS-8319913-8 2026-01-30 SNAKE HEADFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
8Q4-0008342-9 2026-01-30 CORN, BOLTED MEAL OR FLOURFrom El Salvador, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. aflatoxin
799-3727566-0 2026-01-30 VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
U47-2517062-3 2026-01-30 SOYBEAN FLOUR, MEAL, OR POWDERFrom China, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. melamine
9GH-0039145-6 2026-01-30 SESAME OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENTFrom South Korea, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNEI. refused establishment inspectionlisting refusal
EE3-1467876-8 2026-01-30 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom Hong Kong, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. veterinary drug residue
SCS-5657874-8 2026-01-30 TODDLER GOAT MILK BASED FORMULA/DRINK PRODUCT (12-36 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedno net quantityno standard namenutrition labeling
799-9467594-3 2026-01-30 VANILLA BEAN, RAW MATERIAL FOR EXTRACTS AND FLAVORSFrom Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
SCS-3297345-1 2026-01-30 TEA, GREENFrom China, Coffee and Tea. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
AEK-9309928-9 2026-01-30 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. unapproved new drug
EDR-2264353-8 2026-01-30 MOLE PASTEFrom Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
KM6-3666418-7 2026-01-29 MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALITIES, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS, N.E.C.From Bangladesh, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
AVV-9964607-1 2026-01-29 FISH, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. no net quantityno common namenutrition labelingSalmonella
BJG-0208946-3 2026-01-29 CELERY (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
9EX-2511035-7 2026-01-29 SWEET GOODS,CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLED, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additive
EAY-0049389-5 2026-01-29 PERCH, FRESH WATER (YELLOW, LAKE)From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. importer HACCP failuremisidentified
NJS-0002651-9 2026-01-29 CARROT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
SCS-6586947-7 2026-01-29 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
788-1906855-8 2026-01-29 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
DP4-3987430-7 2026-01-29 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSEI. Salmonella
8A3-0046671-1 2026-01-29 TOPPINGS WITHOUT FRUIT, NUTS OR CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
9PS-1166333-7 2026-01-29 OLIVES, GREEN, (PIT FRUIT)From Greece, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. no process filing
DU7-0143436-5 2026-01-29 OYSTER MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
SCS-7761216-1 2026-01-28 LOLLIPOP (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Spain, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
AEK-9229512-8 2026-01-28 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
635-1119104-9 2026-01-28 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
799-4458562-2 2026-01-28 BIOTIN (VITAMIN H, COENZYME R)From Italy, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. unapproved new drug
EAY-0050069-9 2026-01-28 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary conditions
799-3651436-6 2026-01-28 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notificationfalse or misleading labelnot in English
DU7-0143388-8 2026-01-28 OYSTER MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
AEK-9219103-8 2026-01-28 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
677-0335846-4 2026-01-28 PERCH, FRESH WATER (YELLOW, LAKE)From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
788-1908393-8 2026-01-28 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
EJ4-0058164-4 2026-01-28 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. Salmonellaingredients not listedno manufacturer nameno common name
AEK-9257279-9 2026-01-28 CALCIUM (MINERAL)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
EPM-0189563-6 2026-01-28 KIMCHI (MIXED VEGETABLES)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
406-0617316-5 2026-01-28 SNAPPER (RED, GRAY, MALABAR, ETC.)From India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
BYX-0300768-3 2026-01-28 RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
B3M-0008058-8 2026-01-28 CATSUPFrom Chile, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DSEI. labeling
826-0249784-2 2026-01-28 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
KK8-4087820-5 2026-01-28 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
BYX-0300674-3 2026-01-28 RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
8LJ-0036091-2 2026-01-28 MAHI MAHIFrom Ecuador, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filthpoisonous substance
T77-1659985-9 2026-01-27 STAR GOOSEBERRY (BERRY)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
ES6-4057875-4 2026-01-27 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. melamine
9UA-0327021-4 2026-01-27 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Haiti, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishunapproved new drug
082-0469064-1 2026-01-27 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
NYM-2503097-8 2026-01-27 NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From South Korea, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. no common namenutrition labeling
BSL-0424819-2 2026-01-27 PISTACHIO, PASTEFrom Jordan, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. no net quantitycolor additive labelingnutrition labelingunsafe color additive
635-2359219-2 2026-01-27 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
AEK-8376231-8 2026-01-27 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 labelunapproved new drug
E84-0123564-1 2026-01-27 PEASFrom Poland, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
332-0294562-3 2026-01-27 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
SCS-2925472-5 2026-01-27 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom United Kingdom, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. unsafe food additivepoisonous substance
KM6-3667391-5 2026-01-27 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filth
W96-3607727-8 2026-01-27 CHILI SAUCEFrom Thailand, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
E84-0123814-0 2026-01-27 PEASFrom Poland, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substance