FDA Import Refusals — Week 10 2026 (2–8 Mar)
In week 10 of 2026 (2–8 Mar), FDA recorded 106 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 80 cite a hazard and 26 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were Mexico, China and India.
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Refusals (106)
- K09-0099221-3 BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- 417-0404700-4 PISTACHIO, SPREADFrom Jordan, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- 8P5-0090153-0 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. filthSalmonella
- FY1-4085434-7 LYCHEE, LICHEE, LITCHI, LEECHEE (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. refused establishment inspectionlisting refusal
- N6X-0014276-5 CHILI SAUCEFrom China, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. no acidified-food filing
- J89-0147463-7 SAUCES, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- E5H-0072354-0 CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. filth
- 8RG-2587049-0 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Saudi Arabia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3661217-8 FISH, N.E.C.From Myanmar, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plant
- MK8-6079669-9 CABBAGE (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- D77-3002917-1 SEA CUCUMBER, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFrom Nicaragua, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. HACCP failure
- 8GQ-0061332-2 TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Egypt, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 8N5-0027244-9 ICE CREAM BARS AND OTHER NOVELTY ITEMS, N.E.C.From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. color not declaredunsafe color additivemelamine
- 9DH-0075829-7 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From Thailand, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivelabel not conspicuouscolor not declared
- 1FX-0189359-2 INFANT FORMULA RAW MATERIAL COMPONENT, N.E.C.,From Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading labelno manufacturer nameno net quantity
- 8N5-0027027-8 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. color not declaredunsafe color additivemelamine
- 406-0611911-9 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuranpoisonous chlorinated compound
- 799-5008057-5 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notificationlabel not conspicuousfalse or misleading labelno net quantity+1 more
- NGB-2028426-9 BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. melamine
- KM6-3664824-8 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filth
- DP4-3982078-9 OLIVES, BLACK, (PIT FRUIT)From Egypt, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- J34-0104641-5 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA), DRIED OR PASTEFrom Hong Kong, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- KX2-0089413-0 NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From China, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. melamine
- KM6-3668243-7 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 799-9570810-7 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- KM6-1639445-8 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED W/FRUIT CANDYFrom Taiwan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
- AEK-9445191-9 VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- SCS-7264260-1 MUNG BEANFrom Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residueSalmonella
- K80-2174122-9 COCONUT, SHELLEDFrom Philippines, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DWCI. color not declaredFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- AY0-0135662-7 HERBALS & BOTANICAL TEAS, N.E.C.From Taiwan, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. unapproved new drug
- 9J4-0004159-5 SOFT DRINK, IMITATION FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATEDFrom Honduras, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- AEK-9286053-3 MECOBALAMIN (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BRI-0099131-5 CEREAL, N.E.C. (BABY)From South Korea, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DWCI. refused establishment inspection
- 8MH-0111343-6 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BLS-9051171-8 MIXED/ASSORTED SOFT CANDY WITH NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Belgium, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- NGS-0004824-7 CILANTRO (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- U47-2600415-1 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From South Korea, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. refused establishment inspection
- AEK-9468642-3 TRIBULUS (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedsupplement labelinglabel not conspicuousno manufacturer name+1 more
- 196-1550450-3 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Saudi Arabia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- KM6-1643812-3 BLACK BEANSFrom Taiwan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. FSVP violation
- K80-2174597-2 HAW, JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- AEK-9456985-0 MULTIPLE VITAMINS (MVI-12 VITAMIN COMBO) (VITAMIN)From Philippines, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved animal drug
- U47-2600137-1 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- BJG-0207894-6 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-1643930-3 MIXED SPICE AND SEASONINGS, GROUND, CRACKED, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. FSVP violation
- 918-5423622-0 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedsupplement labelingplant part not declared
- 918-5420501-9 LOLLIPOP (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BUU-1754022-6 FLUID/DRY MILK PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From China, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
- AEK-9415147-7 MECOBALAMIN (VITAMIN)From Brazil, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- ETS-0025256-6 SUNFLOWER SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From Thailand, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- AEK-9409326-5 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registered
- N8N-2601198-4 REFINED VEGETABLE OIL, SINGLE INGREDIENT, N.E.C.From South Korea, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DWCI. listing refusal
- AQZ-0623761-7 BETEL NUT, IN SHELLFrom Vietnam, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DWCI. poisonous substance
- ANX-0028736-8 PEPPER SAUCE (HOT, MILD, ETC.)From Mexico, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 98K-2251084-8 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA), DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 8P5-0085831-8 MILK, FLAVORED (CHOCOLATE, ETC.)From China, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading labelmelamine
- NXW-0008403-2 MIXED SPICE AND SEAONINGS, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.From Jordan, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- BJG-0207619-7 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3666297-5 FISH, N.E.C.From Pakistan, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- AY0-0136886-1 STRAWBERRY, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER AND CANDIEDFrom Taiwan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 8MH-0111167-9 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- EKH-1039083-2 CORN, BOLTED MEAL OR FLOURFrom China, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. melamine
- DV1-0273735-5 LETTUCE, HEAD (E.G. ICEBERG) (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 799-2197469-3 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BJG-0207831-8 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- AEK-9468962-5 FOLIC ACID (VITAMIN)From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 9T3-0005530-3 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamine
- 799-2466383-0 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- KM6-3667847-6 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. filthSalmonella
- DZ1-1176992-0 RICE, GLUTINOUS, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Taiwan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. no process filing
- B8P-0396772-0 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Sweden, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. not in Englishlabelingunsafe color additivecolor not declared+2 more
- 879-4083440-8 RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Turkey, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residuefilth
- NGB-2028502-7 BISCUITSFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. melamine
- 635-1119963-8 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- EUG-0048222-4 ANCHOVYFrom South Korea, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plant
- 02K-0000019-4 BUBBLE GUM (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- D97-2226641-5 SALMON, ALL, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Poland, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenesinsanitary conditionsinsanitary plant
- E5H-0072374-8 CHEESE, HISPANIC/LATINO/MEXICAN STYLE, ALL VARIETIES, INCLUDING QUESOFrom Mexico, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DSWI. Listeria monocytogenes
- T77-1660119-2 VEGETABLE & VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- BOZ-0045835-2 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Egypt, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedno net quantitynot in Englishnutrition labeling
- 594-0404980-7 SCALLOPSFrom Philippines, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- T77-1660487-3 STAR GOOSEBERRY (BERRY)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 799-0424272-7 SUGAR PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DNBI. filth
- 9DH-0074781-1 PEASFrom Moldova, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. no process filing
- AEK-9458202-8 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From France, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- AEK-9455094-2 NICOTINAMIDE (NIACINAMIDE) (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- BSL-0107685-1 PISTACHIO, PASTEFrom Jordan, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listed
- 930-0364385-0 ORANGE (CITRUS)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- MB5-0216165-8 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- KM6-3671822-3 CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Bangladesh, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. filth
- JN8-0045836-4 OKRA (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Honduras, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- T77-1658898-5 STAR GOOSEBERRY (BERRY)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- EU9-8603084-6 SORGHUM (MILO), WHOLE GRAINFrom India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- NDA-1034777-7 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom Mexico, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- SCS-6418315-1 BEVERAGE BASE, BERRY, LIQUIDFrom Zimbabwe, Beverage Bases. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- EDR-2263681-3 MOLE PASTEFrom Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- KM6-3672418-9 MUNG BEANFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- AQ1-7049768-2 BURDOCK, GOBO (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Japan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additive
- BJG-0207600-7 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- EVJ-1250012-3 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. color not declaredpreservative not declaredno net quantitynutrition labeling+1 more
- U47-2600433-4 ICE CREAM BARSFrom China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
- KM6-3672620-0 MUNG BEANFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 799-3583393-5 SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.)From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plant
- KM6-3673204-2 MUNG BEANFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 259-4424819-1 TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- GL5-5448232-0 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. unapproved new drug