FDA Import Refusals — Week 7 2026 (9–15 Feb)
In week 7 of 2026 (9–15 Feb), FDA recorded 105 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 64 cite a hazard and 41 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were Mexico, India and China.
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Refusals (105)
- 235-1756465-6 PLUM (PIT FRUIT)From Japan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- AVB-1122055-1 GUAVA, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Egypt, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. color not declared
- EDR-2264162-3 MOLE PASTEFrom Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- 8A3-0047555-5 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 declaredflavor not declaredno net quantity+1 more
- NDS-6000021-8 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- EDR-2264185-4 MOLE PASTEFrom Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- B9A-0109381-2 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- KM6-3666258-7 NOODLES, VEGETABLEFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- RTW-0037807-4 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 799-8463145-8 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no contact information
- 799-9973381-2 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 label
- W69-5214366-8 GEL CUPS CANDYFrom China, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
- E5H-0072156-9 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Mexico, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- AEK-9407193-1 VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- KM6-3668534-9 MANGO (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- 8P5-0086265-8 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamine
- AFP-2520379-4 MACKEREL (ONLY SCOMBEROMORUS SPP EG. SPANISH OR KING)From Spain, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. HACCP failure
- SCS-8554503-2 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-9209941-3 CHOLINE (MINERAL)From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- K76-1278861-5 BLUEBERRIES (BERRY)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- AEK-9433064-2 FOLIC ACID (VITAMIN)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- EAY-0050570-6 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantmisidentified
- 9UG-0148956-2 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. label not conspicuouscolor not declarednot in Englishno common name+4 more
- 8B4-0011456-5 EELFrom Nigeria, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading labelno manufacturer nameno net quantity+1 more
- 406-0619322-1 MAHI MAHIFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 8TV-2702578-3 RICE GRAIN SNACK (WHOLE, SPLIT), BAKEDFrom South Korea, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. listing refusal
- 012-0536656-8 SQUASH, SUMMER (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- EWV-2160394-6 PEPPER, SWEET (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Dominican Republic, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- 799-4750852-2 MULTIPLE VITAMINS (MVI-12 VITAMIN COMBO) (VITAMIN)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- KM6-3667542-3 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 82S-0005014-2 MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C.From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- RTW-0037915-5 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNBI. filth
- KM6-3662231-8 SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. filth
- 012-0536567-7 SQUASH, SUMMER (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- EVR-0179059-6 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. listing refusal
- 799-1302944-9 TODDLER MILK BASED FORMULA/DRINK PRODUCT (12-36 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- KM6-3659581-1 FISH, N.E.C.From Bangladesh, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- EDR-2264006-2 MOLE PASTEFrom Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- KK8-4086934-5 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 82S-0005015-9 MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C.From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 98K-2252624-0 HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From South Korea, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-4893243-4 TEA, INSTANT, PLAINFrom Mexico, Coffee and Tea. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- D97-2238810-2 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Ecuador, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- NDX-0362069-7 BISCUITSFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- AEK-9263378-1 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Russia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. label not conspicuousnutrition labelingunapproved new drug
- 82S-0005012-6 CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 799-2639388-8 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Spain, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listednutrition labelingFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- NFT-2068480-8 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
- EVR-0169265-1 MUNG BEANFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. no process filing
- EJ2-0200657-6 GELATIN, FLAVOREDFrom Taiwan, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
- 082-0467482-7 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. veterinary drug residue
- CEY-1040900-9 RICE, CULTIVATED, WHOLE GRAINFrom Haiti, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSEI. not in Englishnutrition labelingno manufacturer nameno net quantity+1 more
- H67-1687030-7 SAUCES, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSEI. unsafe food additiveno net quantitynutrition labeling
- HK1-2503779-4 GOURMAY, GOURAMIFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plant
- EJ2-0201582-5 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom Malaysia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residue
- SCS-2132019-3 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), WHOLE (SPICE)From Mexico, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. filth
- DP4-3936770-8 CREAM, SWEET, WHIPPING, TABLE, ETC.From Brazil, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNEI. no process filing
- BQL-0107863-1 MILK, CONCENTRATED, EVAPORATED AND CONDENSEDFrom Belarus, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DWCI. no net quantitynot in Englishno common namenutrition labeling+1 more
- AZ2-4047483-3 FLAVOR ENHANCERS (FOOD ADDITIVES FOR HUMAN USE)From China, Food Additives - for Human Use. Import division DSEI. listing refusal
- EVR-0172499-1 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. melamine
- KM6-3661042-0 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filthSalmonella
- EAG-2224430-1 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Thailand, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. filth
- KM6-3665799-1 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom Bangladesh, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. unsafe food additivepoisonous substance
- 9UX-0010155-6 TAPIOCA STARCH PRODUCTFrom Taiwan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- SCS-6645931-9 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- 336-4384049-5 SPICES, FLAVORS AND SALT NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. radionuclide
- EFP-2600065-8 MOLE SAUCEFrom Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. filth
- BJG-0207986-0 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- AEK-9281476-1 VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-9378802-2 GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE (HERBAL AND BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS II)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-9519620-8 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in English
- KK8-4087396-6 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- EJ4-0056613-2 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- AEK-9407116-2 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. labeling
- DR4-0681961-2 PARSLEY (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 799-6545301-5 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Poland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
- AEK-9366422-3 BIOTIN (VITAMIN H, COENZYME R)From Brazil, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 9AJ-0011601-5 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From Russia, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. undeclared allergenlabeling
- EJG-2504666-1 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- AEK-9375889-2 VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- ETM-0339455-3 CHEESE PRODUCTS, NON-STANDARDIZED, N.E.C.From Ecuador, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DNBI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plant
- N9H-3103923-1 LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- AEK-9341130-2 SENNA (HERBAL & BOTANICAL TEAS)From Japan, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unauthorized health claim
- 9DH-0077828-7 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveno net quantitynutrition labelingingredients not listed+1 more
- 115-0121188-9 TAMARIND, TOPPING OR SYRUPFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- NLR-4022726-6 FUNGUS, WHITE, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- K80-5151096-5 MOTH BEANFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handlingSalmonella
- AEK-9298121-4 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. unauthorized health claim
- 8P5-0086403-5 NOODLES, WHEAT AND SOYFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- SCS-4306804-4 ANIMAL CASINGS, COLLAGEN, BEEFFrom Mexico, Meat, Meat Products, and Poultry. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failureunapproved new drug
- AEK-9301833-9 NICOTINAMIDE (NIACINAMIDE) (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registeredunapproved new drug
- AWJ-0295010-8 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From China, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. no acidified-food filingno food-canning registrationno process filingunsafe color additive+2 more
- 259-4419211-8 TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 799-8713609-3 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., READY TO FEEDFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- D14-1035441-3 ORANGE (CITRUS)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- EJA-5224324-5 FILLED OR IMITATION MILK OR MILK TYPE PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From South Korea, Filled Milk and Imitation Milk Products. Import division DWCI. listing refusal
- SCS-6356868-2 CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- 8B4-0011555-4 MINT CANDY, HARD, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Senegal, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. color not declaredno net quantity
- 336-5875235-3 SPICES, FLAVORS AND SALT NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. radionuclide
- B7S-2512137-8 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From South Korea, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. listing refusal
- 799-8716539-9 INFANT FORMULA RAW MATERIAL COMPONENT, N.E.C.,From Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- BJG-0207717-9 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3665942-7 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 820-2167964-0 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR FLAVORING, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. radionuclide
- BDD-6801279-4 GELATIN, FLAVOREDFrom Philippines, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DWCI. inadequate process controlno food-canning registrationinsanitary conditions