FDA Import Refusals — Week 12 2026 (16–22 Mar)

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In week 12 of 2026 (16–22 Mar), FDA recorded 107 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 87 cite a hazard and 20 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were Mexico, India and China.

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Refusals (107)

BPP-0001628-3 2026-03-23 CRABFrom Mexico, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. filth
CBV-1014290-7 2026-03-23 FISH MAW, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Mexico, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. filth
9R3-0030901-2 2026-03-23 RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residuefilth
H67-1709062-4 2026-03-23 GINGER ROOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
AEK-0187772-8 2026-03-23 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
BJG-0209786-2 2026-03-23 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
J34-0105648-9 2026-03-23 GOBYFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. veterinary drug residue
H67-1709649-8 2026-03-23 AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, N.E.C.,From Turkey, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. HACCP failure
KM6-1642141-8 2026-03-23 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From Pakistan, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. Salmonella
B9B-0076998-1 2026-03-23 MULBERRY, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER AND CANDIESFrom Taiwan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. listing refusal
U10-1253402-4 2026-03-23 SCADFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonellainsanitary plant
BJG-0210262-1 2026-03-23 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
264-0817058-2 2026-03-23 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
DR4-0686511-0 2026-03-23 LIME (CITRUS)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
9L9-0248985-0 2026-03-23 BASIL (SWEET BASIL), WHOLE (SPICE)From Mexico, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
H87-0299652-6 2026-03-23 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
186-7772771-4 2026-03-23 FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C.From Canada, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. FSVP violation
EJ2-0202591-5 2026-03-23 HERRINGFrom Philippines, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plant
BHK-6114083-5 2026-03-23 CHEESE, HISPANIC/LATINO/MEXICAN STYLE, ALL VARIETIES, INCLUDING QUESOFrom Mexico, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary conditionspoisonous or deleterious substance
176-1046782-5 2026-03-23 GINGER ROOT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Brazil, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
332-0298711-2 2026-03-23 OLIVES, BLACK, (PIT FRUIT)From Jordan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
NFT-2071276-5 2026-03-20 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivepoisonous or deleterious substancecolor not declaredmelamine+1 more
J34-0104894-0 2026-03-20 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA), DRIED OR PASTEFrom Hong Kong, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filthunsafe color additivecolor not declared
1FX-0748200-2 2026-03-20 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
BJG-0209573-4 2026-03-20 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
U47-2600249-4 2026-03-20 RICE FLAKES/PAPERFrom South Korea, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. refused establishment inspectionlisting refusal
ENV-0026752-5 2026-03-20 BEAN, CORN, PEA, DRIED OR PASTE, N.E.C. (VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
1FX-2126082-2 2026-03-20 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveunapproved new drug
CIU-5296046-9 2026-03-20 LENTILS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
KM6-3662260-7 2026-03-20 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNBI. Salmonella
KM6-3673372-7 2026-03-20 FISH, N.E.C.From Myanmar, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
635-2361815-3 2026-03-20 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. ingredients not listednutrition labeling
8KP-0071041-9 2026-03-20 PEANUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DWCI. aflatoxinfilth
677-0335957-9 2026-03-20 PERCH, FRESH WATER (YELLOW, LAKE)From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. no manufacturer nameno net quantityno common nameingredients not listed+2 more
NFT-2071601-4 2026-03-20 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
EN8-2026117-4 2026-03-20 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedcolor not declared
SCS-5937166-2 2026-03-20 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From Australia, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
BJG-0209686-4 2026-03-20 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
163-0152135-3 2026-03-20 GRAPE JUICE, BERRY JUICE OR CONCENTRATESFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivelabel not conspicuouscolor not declaredno net quantity+2 more
9RK-4382031-5 2026-03-20 PEANUT, SHELLEDFrom Canada, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
1FX-0571712-8 2026-03-20 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Spain, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
NFT-2069769-3 2026-03-20 ICE CREAM BARS AND OTHER NOVELTY ITEMS, N.E.C.From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
551-4117595-7 2026-03-20 FIG, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Turkey, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
BJG-0209730-0 2026-03-20 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
8MH-0111151-3 2026-03-20 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
BJG-0209651-8 2026-03-19 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
BJG-0209710-2 2026-03-19 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
417-0406370-4 2026-03-19 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. veterinary drug residue
H67-1709592-0 2026-03-19 HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From India, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredcolor additive labeling
N35-0331716-5 2026-03-19 SALMON (HUMPBACK, SILVER, KING, SOCKEYE, ETC.)From China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
AEK-0005337-0 2026-03-19 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From South Korea, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. labelingnutrition labelingunauthorized health claim
164-0305389-1 2026-03-19 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. Salmonellainsanitary plantinsanitary handling
8TQ-0158755-7 2026-03-19 TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
235-2352698-8 2026-03-19 RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
KX2-0089597-0 2026-03-19 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From Sri Lanka, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additiveno net quantitynutrition labelingingredients not listed+2 more
EJ4-0055335-3 2026-03-19 MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
8B4-0011879-8 2026-03-19 BREADFRUIT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Gambia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
DEF-1459735-6 2026-03-19 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Guatemala, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
B7E-0036793-6 2026-03-19 SNOW PEASFrom Guatemala, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
KM6-3670578-2 2026-03-19 MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALITIES, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS, N.E.C.From Pakistan, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
KM6-1644027-7 2026-03-18 VERMICELLIFrom China, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. FSVP violation
BMI-0094048-7 2026-03-18 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
NLR-4034928-4 2026-03-18 CASHEW, SHELLEDFrom Vietnam, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
BNI-0141603-9 2026-03-18 VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)From Spain, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. labelingnutrition labelingunauthorized health claimcolor not declared+2 more
KM6-1644157-2 2026-03-18 MUSHROOM, STRAW, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From Vietnam, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. FSVP violation
SCS-1639588-7 2026-03-18 TEA, N.E.C.From Mexico, Coffee and Tea. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredsupplement GMP failure
H67-1708883-4 2026-03-18 TEA, N.E.C.From Jamaica, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
CDT-1003574-5 2026-03-18 ORANGE (CITRUS)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
KM6-3671820-7 2026-03-18 CHILI SAUCEFrom India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. filthno food-canning registrationno process filingunapproved new drug
AEK-9441374-5 2026-03-18 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
H87-0299593-2 2026-03-18 SYRUPS AND MOLASSES, N.E.C.From Mexico, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DSWI. label not conspicuoussubstitutionnutrition labeling
KM6-1643114-4 2026-03-18 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. filth
417-0407639-1 2026-03-18 CUCUMBERS (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Turkey, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. ingredients not listedunsafe food additiveno net quantitynutrition labeling
SCS-0265688-9 2026-03-18 BETEL NUT, PASTEFrom United Kingdom, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
HA9-0260056-8 2026-03-18 GARLIC BULB, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Sri Lanka, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredno process filing
AEK-9433079-0 2026-03-18 AMLA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS II)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
799-2809207-7 2026-03-18 CHOCOLATE AND COCOA PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Ecuador, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling
202-3111544-3 2026-03-18 SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED PASTE)From Jordan, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantSalmonella
DZ1-5232062-5 2026-03-18 SHRIMP PASTE, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Myanmar, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. no process filing
ASE-1509757-9 2026-03-18 FRUIT BEVERAGE BASES, LIQUID, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Beverage Bases. Import division DNEI. filth
BJG-0209600-5 2026-03-18 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedlabel not conspicuouscolor not declared+3 more
799-4459510-0 2026-03-18 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishunapproved new drug
KM6-3667517-5 2026-03-18 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filth
BJG-0210211-8 2026-03-17 SOFT DRINK, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATEDFrom Mexico, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
82S-0005051-4 2026-03-17 PAPRIKA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. insanitary conditionsinsanitary handlingSalmonella
BDD-6709743-2 2026-03-17 SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, TOPPING OR SYRUP, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading labelnutrition labelingno food-canning registration+1 more
1FX-1191210-1 2026-03-17 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Sweden, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listednot in Englishnutrition labeling
SCS-8008693-3 2026-03-17 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
826-0251633-6 2026-03-17 BLACK BEAN, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Argentina, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
8B4-0011438-3 2026-03-17 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Nigeria, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredunapproved new drug
BMI-0094274-9 2026-03-17 MILK AND CREAM, N.E.C.From China, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
799-4949634-9 2026-03-17 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listednutrition labeling
T77-1661347-8 2026-03-17 STAR GOOSEBERRY (BERRY)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
1FX-1073624-6 2026-03-17 GINGER ROOT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Japan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
BJG-0209566-8 2026-03-17 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
T77-1661352-8 2026-03-17 VEGETABLE & VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
9DH-0077576-2 2026-03-17 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Canada, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredno net quantitynutrition labeling+5 more
ETS-0025255-8 2026-03-17 SUNFLOWER SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From Thailand, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
T77-1660490-7 2026-03-17 STAR GOOSEBERRY (BERRY)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
MK8-6078505-6 2026-03-17 BEVERAGE BASE, CORE FRUIT, LIQUIDFrom Canada, Beverage Bases. Import division DNBI. unsafe food additivefalse or misleading label
BJG-0209533-8 2026-03-17 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
MK8-6079610-3 2026-03-17 BEVERAGE BASE, CORE FRUIT, LIQUIDFrom Canada, Beverage Bases. Import division DNBI. nutrition labeling
799-4710664-3 2026-03-17 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. establishment not listedforeign plant not registeredunapproved new drug
9DH-0079190-0 2026-03-17 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
EVR-0177844-3 2026-03-17 RICE CAKESFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
82S-0005050-6 2026-03-17 PAPRIKA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. insanitary plantinsanitary handlingSalmonella
SCS-5934025-2 2026-03-17 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., READY TO FEEDFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label