FDA Import Refusals — Week 11 2026 (9–15 Mar)
In week 11 of 2026 (9–15 Mar), FDA recorded 109 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 85 cite a hazard and 23 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were China, Mexico and India.
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Refusals (109)
- AEK-9410963-2 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-0074756-7 MULTIPLE VITAMINS (MVI-12 VITAMIN COMBO) (VITAMIN)From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
- ETS-0025081-8 SUNFLOWER SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From Thailand, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- SCS-0140947-9 TAFFY (TOFFEE), KISSES CANDY, SOFT, WITH COCONUT (WITH CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- 024-1686958-0 NATURAL EXTRACT OR FLAVOR, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. radionuclide
- AEK-9549863-8 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveno net quantitynutrition labeling
- BPP-0001659-8 CRABFrom Mexico, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 9EX-2512102-4 CRAYFISH (CRAWFISH), FRESH WATERFrom Egypt, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 635-1120002-2 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 8PY-2024279-7 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. filthSalmonella
- 551-2589980-4 CUSTARD PUDDING (PIE) MIX, N.E.C.From Morocco, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DNBI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
- 551-2591570-9 CUSTARD PUDDING (PIE) MIX, N.E.C.From Morocco, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DNBI. color not declaredFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclarednot in Englishnutrition labeling
- AEK-9488046-3 BETEL NUT, NUT FLOUR/MEALFrom Thailand, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- AEK-9421138-8 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
- 799-2033496-4 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuousfalse or misleading labelno manufacturer name+2 more
- 256-0421393-1 HERRING, COLD SMOKED, FISHFrom Canada, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plant
- 9UD-0109312-8 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- DP4-3989783-7 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- NQH-0124711-3 ORANGE (CITRUS)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- 799-6043911-8 GOAT MILK INFANT BASED FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Austria, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notificationlabel not conspicuousnot in Englishnutrition units incorrect+1 more
- EE3-1470167-7 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Bangladesh, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 799-2212081-4 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- 9AG-0089001-4 MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C.From Turkey, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- 8Q4-0008700-8 CHICKEN SOUP, PLAIN, DRIEDFrom El Salvador, Soups. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- EKH-1021146-7 LILY (FLOWER, BULB, STEM) (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. not in English
- AEK-9422596-6 MULTIPLE VITAMINS (MVI-12 VITAMIN COMBO) (VITAMIN)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 823-0220216-1 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 799-4657478-3 GOAT MILK INFANT BASED FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Austria, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notification
- 82S-0004977-1 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. pesticide residuefilthSalmonella
- 799-4425941-1 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., POWDER FORMULAFrom Brazil, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notification
- DP4-3998719-0 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Turkey, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 9DH-0077380-9 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- 83U-1444758-7 BOK CHOY (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3668121-5 CUMIN, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- DU7-0143255-9 FUNGUS, WHITE, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- DR4-0681203-9 CELTUCE (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- DF4-1633683-5 HONEYFrom Italy, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DSEI. damage concealedbulking agent added
- DU7-0143484-5 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- 551-4104276-9 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Vietnam, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. filth
- DV1-0273514-4 STRINGBEANSFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- U10-1252968-5 GOURMAY, GOURAMIFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
- BLL-4005135-0 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Macedonia, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. no net quantitynutrition labelingno manufacturer namenot in English+3 more
- DU7-0143369-8 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- 8TQ-0158754-0 TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 406-0619900-4 FISH, N.E.C.From United Arab Emirates, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 196-2559041-9 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Lebanon, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filthpesticide residue
- AMG-0173997-2 COBIAFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- KM6-1636914-6 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED W/FRUIT CANDYFrom Taiwan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
- 83U-1440846-4 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 635-2362419-3 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 8JH-0134984-6 DATES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- KM6-1635334-8 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED W/FRUIT CANDYFrom Taiwan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
- CHQ-2201917-0 MILK AND CREAM, N.E.C.From China, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
- KM6-3670004-9 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Pakistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- E8L-2601345-3 PEPPER, MIXED, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From South Korea, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. listing refusal
- EUG-0047431-2 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From China, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- DP4-3938842-3 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DSWI. nutrition labeling
- GL5-5446483-1 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 8BL-0042735-6 OYSTER MUSHROOMS,FUNGI, PIECES AND STEMS, SLICEDFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- KM6-1642921-3 HONEYFrom Pakistan, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DSWI. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
- U47-2601406-9 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From South Korea, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- MA2-5001372-3 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- B7S-2512177-4 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From South Korea, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. refused establishment inspection
- 8MH-0111342-8 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- U72-0539608-9 FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C.From Nigeria, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- 9AG-0088854-7 TRUFFLE, FUNGI PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Italy, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- K13-0105043-7 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)
- B9B-0074987-6 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. filth
- 231-6247412-3 BABY AND JUNIOR FOOD N.E.C.From Chile, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 024-1687696-5 CLOVE, NATURAL EXTRACT OR FLAVOR (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. radionuclide
- BDD-0757796-4 SAFFRON, WHOLE (SPICE)From Philippines, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- NFT-2070999-3 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- NFT-2069780-0 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- 082-0470327-9 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. veterinary drug residue
- NFT-2071007-4 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- ANG-0097610-1 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 799-9146357-4 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., READY TO FEEDFrom United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading labelnutrition units incorrect
- NFT-2071662-6 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- 799-4722612-8 CINNAMON, CASSIA, NATURAL EXTRACT OR FLAVOR (SPICE)From Sri Lanka, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 264-0816576-4 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- DR4-0679823-8 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- NFT-2069779-2 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- NFT-2071663-4 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- NFT-2069772-7 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- SCS-1489099-6 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. filthSalmonella
- NFT-2069775-0 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- 799-5707750-2 BAKLAVAFrom Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- DX7-1186893-6 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 799-2082818-9 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. not in Englishunapproved new drug
- 799-6878642-9 INFANT FORMULA RAW MATERIAL COMPONENT, N.E.C.,From Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- AEK-9320284-2 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registered
- AEK-9383858-7 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-5103978-7 PISTACHIO, SPREADFrom Turkey, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
- SCS-0032529-7 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- D77-3002953-6 FIG, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Hong Kong, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- SCS-5194196-7 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITH FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- NFT-2071661-8 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- T77-1659999-0 STAR GOOSEBERRY (BERRY)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- B4Y-0034552-2 GARBANZO BEANFrom Brazil, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- 635-1119952-1 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 8P5-0088485-0 IMITATION MILK OR MILK TYPE PRODUCT, N.E.C.From China, Filled Milk and Imitation Milk Products. Import division DWCI. no food-canning registrationno process filingunsafe color additivecolor not declared+2 more
- NFT-2071008-2 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- SCS-4837198-8 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- EVR-0175435-2 RICE CAKESFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. melamine
- 9TE-1205112-4 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plantno common name
- BPP-0001587-1 CRABFrom Mexico, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- BJG-0207699-9 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-1635716-6 SYRUPS AND MOLASSES, N.E.C.From India, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- DM4-0848866-4 BERRIES AND CORE, MIXED, JUICES OR CONCENTRATESFrom El Salvador, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivenutrition labeling