FDA Import Refusals — Week 6 2026 (2–8 Feb)
In week 6 of 2026 (2–8 Feb), FDA recorded 122 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 84 cite a hazard and 33 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, Mexico and China.
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Refusals (122)
- KM6-3665148-1 SYRUPS AND MOLASSES, N.E.C.From India, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- BUU-1740658-4 BETEL NUT, IN SHELLFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSWI. poisonous substance
- 551-2103421-6 COFFEE, BEANSFrom Brazil, Coffee and Tea. Import division DWCI. filth
- 8Q4-0008597-8 BEEF SOUP, PLAIN, DRIEDFrom El Salvador, Soups. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- KM6-3668072-0 CHILI SAUCEFrom Pakistan, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. color not declared
- BNI-0140106-4 MELON SEEDS (EDIBLE SEED)From Ghana, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- DP4-3988801-8 BLACKBERRIES (BERRY)From Colombia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- DU7-0143833-3 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 551-2101319-4 COFFEE, BEANSFrom Honduras, Coffee and Tea. Import division DWCI. filth
- 8Q4-0008382-5 CORN, BOLTED MEAL OR FLOURFrom El Salvador, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. aflatoxin
- KM6-3666057-3 CUSTARD, REGULAR, VANILLA OR VANILLIN FLAVOREDFrom Nigeria, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- 799-7559536-7 SNAKE HEADFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 551-2107845-2 COFFEE, BEANSFrom Honduras, Coffee and Tea. Import division DWCI. filth
- 038-0673177-8 SALMON (HUMPBACK, SILVER, KING, SOCKEYE, ETC.)From Poland, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- 799-8410833-5 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- 799-2486923-6 SOY LECITHIN (FATS AND LIPID SUBSTANCES)From Spain, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 8TV-2702505-6 ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE, JUICE OR DRINK, N.E.C.From South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listing refusal
- BJG-0207898-7 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3669046-3 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous substance
- 799-9460018-0 RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Japan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. color not declared
- 9UX-0009853-9 TAPIOCA STARCH PRODUCTFrom Taiwan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- KM6-3670098-1 RICE FLAKES,PUFFS,KRISPIES,LOOPS READY TO EATFrom India, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- SCS-7743056-5 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 635-2361682-7 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- KM6-3667400-4 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 551-2118296-5 COFFEE, BEANSFrom Honduras, Coffee and Tea. Import division DWCI. filth
- KM6-3664430-4 AMLA, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, JUICES, MILK, CREME, DRINKS AND NECTARSFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. unapproved new drug
- 8A8-2027205-2 HAW, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- KM6-3661705-2 MIXED SPICE AND SEASONINGS, GROUND, CRACKED, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. no standard name
- BDD-0757695-8 OTHER FRUIT AND FRUIT PRODUCTS, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.From Taiwan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. unfit for food
- DU7-0143587-5 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- DCS-0216514-8 PISTACHIO, SPREADFrom Italy, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- J34-0104643-1 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA), DRIED OR PASTEFrom Hong Kong, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 231-6414499-7 LYCHEE, LICHEE, LITCHI, LEECHEE (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. listing refusal
- 109-1073776-5 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Sri Lanka, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 88P-0003480-9 MILK, FLAVORED (CHOCOLATE, ETC.)From Nigeria, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listed
- DEF-1351072-3 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Ecuador, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- EJG-2504285-0 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- AMN-0108399-3 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom El Salvador, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- DU7-0143672-5 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- EE3-1466377-8 DATES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Hong Kong, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- SCS-4676602-4 CHOCOLATE BARSFrom Spain, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. color not declarednutrition labeling
- DU7-0143471-2 CHEESE, HISPANIC/LATINO/MEXICAN STYLE, ALL VARIETIES, INCLUDING QUESOFrom Ecuador, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- 799-8328738-7 VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)From Bangladesh, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- H67-1709759-5 AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, N.E.C.,From Turkey, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. HACCP failure
- 826-0251720-1 TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Guatemala, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-6605219-8 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-5020003-5 SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- KM6-3654716-8 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- AEK-9311479-9 PROBIOTICS (VIT/MIN/PROTEIN/UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPEC FOR HUMAN/ANIMAL, N.E.C.)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-9425423-0 VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 823-0220863-0 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 799-9695062-5 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., READY TO FEEDFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- 799-9860324-8 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- SCS-7175921-7 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 8Q4-0008353-6 LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.From El Salvador, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- AEK-9426366-0 VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- DR4-0681507-3 RED BEET (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- HOC-4258795-2 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From China, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveno manufacturer name
- 96L-0034601-0 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- AEK-9378793-3 HYDROXOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN)From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 826-0251150-1 TOMATOES, JUICEFrom Guatemala, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivelabel not conspicuousnutrition labeling
- AEK-9365757-3 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
- W69-5206910-3 MILK AND CREAM, N.E.C.From China, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
- 9TE-1204947-4 ANCHOVYFrom Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
- NLR-4021715-0 FUNGUS, BLACK (CLOUD EARS), WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- NLR-4023304-1 FUNGUS, BLACK (CLOUD EARS), WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- BJG-0208289-8 MANGO, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unsafe food additive
- EJA-5223830-2 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. listing refusal
- DZ1-1176609-0 FUNGUS, BLACK (CLOUD EARS), FUNGI PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- SCS-7604761-8 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 012-0536705-3 SQUASH, SUMMER (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- EAG-2247230-8 LOLLIPOP (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Poland, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BQL-0111989-8 HONEYFrom Armenia, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DWCI. substitution
- 805-0136887-4 VANILLA, NATURAL EXTRACT OR FLAVOR (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- KM6-3666218-1 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- NDS-0007780-5 SERRANO PEPPER, HOT (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 805-0136874-2 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)
- SCS-6168871-5 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From United States, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. new dietary ingredient
- DE0-0144887-2 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- EVR-0178470-6 CAKE,CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLEDFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineingredients not listedunfit for food+1 more
- BNI-0141356-4 MACKEREL (ALL EXCEPT SCOMBEROMORUS SP, EG SPANISH OR KING SEE '22')From Jamaica, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. no process filing
- D77-3002483-4 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom Hong Kong, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
- NU7-0076119-7 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- U47-2513617-8 SWEET GOODS WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING, N.E.C.From South Korea, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. refused establishment inspectionlisting refusal
- EVR-0177999-5 SWEET GOODS,CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLED, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedpoisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food+1 more
- 8Q4-0008274-4 GELATIN, FLAVOREDFrom Costa Rica, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedno net quantitynot in Englishunfit for food+1 more
- THW-7123182-7 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AFF-2018356-2 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. histamine
- KM6-1638592-8 HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Pakistan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. color not declaredno net quantitynutrition labeling
- 176-1044374-3 GUINEA PIGFrom Ecuador, Meat, Meat Products, and Poultry. Import division DNEI. false or misleading labelnot in EnglishSalmonella
- EVR-0177520-9 PASTRY (ECLAIRS, CREAM PUFFS) CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLEDFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for foodunsafe color additive+1 more
- B7S-2511092-6 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From South Korea, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. listing refusal
- BDD-6710076-4 BANANA SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. false or misleading labelnot in Englishnutrition labeling
- N9H-3104058-5 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- DE0-0144906-0 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- KM6-3670753-1 RICE FLAKES,PUFFS,KRISPIES,LOOPS READY TO EATFrom India, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- DE0-0144890-6 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- EVR-0178589-3 CAKE,CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLEDFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- 635-1118637-9 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- EVR-0177521-7 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- 83U-1441988-3 JICAMA (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- DR4-0679410-4 CARROT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residueno manufacturer nameno net quantityno common name
- SCS-9641876-4 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- KM6-3663410-7 FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Myanmar, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 788-1905317-0 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- EGA-1538685-6 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- AEK-9307833-3 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
- EGA-1538682-3 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- BDD-6709362-1 RICE VERMICELLIFrom Philippines, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 96E-0119498-7 MANGO (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Ecuador, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- EDR-2264004-7 MOLE PASTEFrom Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- TZ8-6037113-5 SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Jordan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantSalmonellainsanitary handling
- 799-4014221-2 CHOCOLATE AND COCOA PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Mexico, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3670539-4 RICE FLAKES,PUFFS,KRISPIES,LOOPS READY TO EATFrom India, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- EGA-1538686-4 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- J60-0047097-7 HARD CANDY WITH NUT OR NUT PRODUCTS, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From El Salvador, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- EJG-2504575-4 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-6927719-8 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 8QV-0065443-4 VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNBI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registered
- SCS-7227392-9 GINSENG (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNBI. false or misleading label
- DR4-0681190-8 CARROT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue