FDA Import Refusals — Week 14 2026 (30 Mar–5 Apr)
In week 14 of 2026 (30 Mar–5 Apr), FDA recorded 71 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 46 cite a hazard and 22 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were China, Mexico and India.
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Refusals (71)
- AEK-0073948-1 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.From Portugal, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- NF7-2260068-3 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From Bangladesh, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading labelnot in Englishnutrition labeling+2 more
- BJG-0210687-9 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BDD-6710323-0 MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- 196-1550805-8 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Jordan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 799-1625227-9 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling defect
- 8MH-0077646-4 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 196-2559880-0 PINE NUT (PINON), SHELLEDFrom Turkey, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading labelnutrition labelingpesticide residue+1 more
- SCS-3548199-0 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 392-0261261-8 CARAMEL CANDY PIECES, HARD, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT) (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. mycotoxin
- EKM-0247880-5 SPINY LOBSTER, ROCK LOBSTERFrom Bahamas, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. filthnutrition labeling
- BJG-0211022-8 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- U72-0540133-5 MIXED SPICE AND SEASONINGS, GROUND, CRACKED, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.From Nigeria, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedno manufacturer nameno net quantityno common name+4 more
- E8L-2601674-6 WHEAT GRAIN SNACK (WHOLE, CRACKED, SPLIT), BAKEDFrom South Korea, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. listing refusal
- B7S-2511018-1 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From South Korea, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. listing refusal
- 1FX-2322220-0 VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CRUDEFrom Italy, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- EPM-0193527-5 RICE CAKESFrom South Korea, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. listing refusal
- AEK-0228257-1 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From New Zealand, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. unapproved new drug
- DP4-1027567-2 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 8P5-0091993-8 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary handlingSalmonella
- DMV-0010927-5 SQUASH, SUMMER (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Costa Rica, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- SCS-2067171-2 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITH FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Germany, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling
- EPM-0191153-2 CROAKERFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 799-4792153-8 TODDLER MILK BASED FORMULA/DRINK PRODUCT (12-36 MONTHS), READY TO FEEDFrom Australia, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notification
- BJG-0210036-9 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 231-3049379-1 MACADAMIA, SHELLEDFrom Kenya, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- AEK-0122203-2 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- KM6-1641585-7 FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C.From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 799-5119683-7 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notificationlabel not conspicuousnot in Englishnutrition labeling
- KM6-1644704-1 SAUCES, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. filth
- EF4-0229531-7 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Austria, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSWI. nutrition labeling
- 1FX-1064742-7 BANANA SNACKS, FRUIT SNACK FOODS, BAKEDFrom Brazil, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSEI. refused establishment inspectionlisting refusal
- CFQ-8140220-4 BAKED SNACK FOOD, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
- SCS-0225299-4 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. melamine
- KM6-3672038-5 MUSTARD OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom Pakistan, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedunsafe food additiveno net quantitynutrition labeling
- BDD-6710259-6 MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- AEK-0138447-7 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 DNEI. false or misleading label
- 8BL-0043109-3 SOYBEAN FLOUR, MEAL, OR POWDERFrom China, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivepesticide residue
- SCS-0176579-8 PROTEIN N.E.C.From Thailand, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listeddietary ingredient labelingunapproved new drug
- EAY-0053112-4 SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.)From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary plant
- 9UG-0149850-6 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe food additivecolor not declarednot in English
- 082-0469320-7 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- SCS-7639672-6 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 labelingno contact informationnutrition labeling
- 9UG-0149702-9 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednot in English
- 9UG-0150360-2 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
- NUP-2119629-3 BEVERAGE BASE OF NON-FRUIT ORIGIN, LIQUID, N.E.C.From China, Beverage Bases. Import division DWCI. melamine
- 9UG-0149879-5 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednot in English
- AWJ-0305575-8 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Listeria monocytogenes
- WFN-1006696-3 SESAME OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENTFrom Canada, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- BQK-2574917-6 YAMS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- F57-7600098-0 CUCUMBERS (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. FSVP violation
- AEK-9281503-2 VANILLA, WHOLE (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- 224-5105052-4 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. histaminefilth
- 799-5285684-3 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., READY TO FEEDFrom Austria, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notification
- DF4-1640139-9 SEAWEED (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- 267-1322457-9 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Australia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSWI. unapproved new drug
- KM6-3663284-6 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Pakistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 635-1120318-2 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- DU7-0143950-5 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- DU7-0143949-7 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- KM6-3673676-1 SNAILS, AQUATIC, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 8NR-0201994-3 CHOCOLATE BARSFrom Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 224-1600524-1 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. unapproved new drug
- DP4-8678773-3 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From Pakistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filthunsafe color additivecolor additive labelingnutrition labeling
- BJG-0210473-4 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
- 9ES-0100988-3 EELFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
- 235-1754681-0 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVOREDFrom Japan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unfit for food
- BGK-9248492-3 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Canada, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. ingredients not listed
- 1FX-0550940-0 ALOE (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL (NOT TEAS) II (CONTINUED))From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- DU7-0143969-5 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- DU7-0143970-3 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes