FDA Import Refusals — Week 13 2026 (23–29 Mar)
In week 13 of 2026 (23–29 Mar), FDA recorded 87 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 72 cite a hazard and 12 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were Mexico, India and China.
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Refusals (87)
- 94U-1009609-6 CORN STARCHFrom Mexico, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. unsafe food additive
- AEK-9432987-5 VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- T77-1660199-4 STAR GOOSEBERRY (BERRY)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- MQ9-0212192-9 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. filth
- NDS-3100386-1 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- AEK-0113241-3 HOLY BASIL (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS II)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 8NP-0142219-9 MULBERRY, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filthfalse or misleading label
- AEK-0016869-9 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-0163207-3 VANILLA BEAN, RAW MATERIAL FOR EXTRACTS AND FLAVORSFrom Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- KM6-3676245-2 CHILI SAUCEFrom India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSEI. filth
- 9UG-0149882-9 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. color not declarednot in Englishunsafe color additive
- 94U-1009614-6 CORN STARCHFrom Mexico, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. unsafe food additive
- DF4-1640643-0 WHEAT FLOUR, PLAINFrom South Korea, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- 8P5-0089094-9 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- SCS-0103521-8 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 88P-0004882-5 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Nigeria, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- BJG-0209874-6 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 1FX-2867465-2 DATES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 235-1751634-2 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVOREDFrom Japan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. label not conspicuousunfit for food
- AEK-0169083-2 MUD FISHFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- KM6-3665081-4 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. filthSalmonella
- 8B4-0011923-4 EELFrom Ghana, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plant
- 9SN-0013146-8 TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- F23-9349861-3 CAVIAR, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From France, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. HACCP failure
- NFT-2073162-5 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. melamine
- KM6-3666473-2 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From Bangladesh, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- 1FX-0407777-1 OMEGA-3 (FATS AND LIPID SUBSTANCES)From Germany, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 9R3-0030514-3 PISTACHIO, IN SHELLFrom Afghanistan, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. pesticide residuefalse or misleading label
- BJG-0210929-5 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 336-4385472-8 NATURAL EXTRACT OR FLAVOR, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- 336-4386090-7 SPICES, FLAVORS AND SALT NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- KM6-3670160-9 SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. filth
- 1FX-0293610-1 MULTIPLE VITAMINS (MVI-12 VITAMIN COMBO) (VITAMIN)From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in English
- BJG-0209652-6 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- AEK-0116247-7 COPPER (MINERAL)From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. label not conspicuousunapproved new drug
- 9GK-0217864-2 CHINESE RADISH (DAIKON) (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Taiwan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- GH5-0176962-0 CUMIN, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Mexico, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. lead
- KM6-3670381-1 RICE CAKESFrom Taiwan, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- AEK-9449355-6 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- CEA-0154409-2 MACKEREL (ALL EXCEPT SCOMBEROMORUS SP, EG SPANISH OR KING SEE '22')From Guatemala, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- AE3-1325159-5 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. nutrition labeling
- KM6-3673610-0 VINEGAR, N.E.C.From India, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DNEI. filth
- E5H-0072182-5 CHEESE, HISPANIC/LATINO/MEXICAN STYLE, ALL VARIETIES, INCLUDING QUESOFrom Mexico, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DSWI. no net quantitynutrition labeling
- 85J-2259922-9 BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- B9B-0076152-5 TARO, DASHEEN (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Taiwan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. no process filing
- DR4-0688098-6 PARSLEY (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 196-1550820-7 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. pesticide residuenutrition labeling
- 9AJ-0008420-5 FENNEL, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- J21-0115547-6 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- B3R-0226593-5 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- DP4-8676072-2 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Turkey, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- EUV-0004551-0 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Dominican Republic, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. supplement GMP failureno contact informationnutrition labeling
- 820-2176044-0 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR FLAVORING, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. radionuclide
- ERP-0035650-0 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR FLAVORING, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. radionuclide
- F57-7581679-0 CUCUMBERS (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 8XT-0036985-4 GINGER ROOT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- BPP-0001683-8 CRABFrom Mexico, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 551-4103464-2 PEANUT, SHELLEDFrom Canada, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- BPP-0001699-4 CRABFrom Mexico, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 820-2175024-3 PEPPERMINT, NATURAL EXTRACT OR FLAVOR (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. radionuclide
- KM6-3672690-3 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom Bangladesh, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous substance
- 164-0305707-4 PEPPER, SWEET (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Peru, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- T77-1659092-4 STAR GOOSEBERRY (BERRY)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- MK8-6074477-2 ANCHOVYFrom Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary plant
- 9GH-0039455-9 ORIENTAL NOODLES (FLAVORED WITH SHRIMP,CHICKEN,BEEF,LOBSTER,CRAB,PLAIN,ETC.)From South Korea, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. refused establishment inspection
- DR4-0684466-9 LIME (CITRUS)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 1FX-1349369-6 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom Thailand, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. unsafe food additive
- 8P5-0089831-4 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 9EX-2512078-6 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residue
- D97-2210805-4 SALMON, ALL, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Poland, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenesinsanitary conditions
- KM6-3668185-0 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- W33-2600057-5 CORN STARCHFrom Taiwan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. no process filing
- KM6-3668226-2 FISH, N.E.C.From Myanmar, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- DP4-3938494-3 SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED PASTE)From Lebanon, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 9AJ-0011274-1 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Russia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 820-2184456-6 SUGAR SNAP PEASFrom Guatemala, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- 788-1906064-7 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3672373-6 DRIED SOUP, N.E.C.From India, Soups. Import division DSWI. filth
- KM6-3660217-9 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 788-1905895-5 TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- 820-2182887-4 SUGAR SNAP PEASFrom Guatemala, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- 9UG-0149703-7 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednot in English
- 8B4-0011716-2 EELFrom Ghana, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantlabeling
- CHQ-2205026-6 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. veterinary drug residue
- DR4-0686510-2 LIME (CITRUS)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 390-5434260-3 ORANGE (CITRUS)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- H67-1709858-5 GINGER, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonella