FDA Import Refusals — Week 15 2026 (6–12 Apr)
In week 15 of 2026 (6–12 Apr), FDA recorded 79 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 56 cite a hazard and 23 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, Mexico and China.
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Refusals (79)
- 88V-0088010-4 MOLE SAUCEFrom Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. filthlabel not conspicuousnot in Englishlabeling+1 more
- HK1-2504802-3 COCONUT, SHELLEDFrom Vietnam, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredpesticide residue
- 9UG-0149951-2 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedlabel not conspicuouscolor not declared+5 more
- 9KA-0001769-5 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Brazil, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 84A-0100366-7 MILK AND CREAM, N.E.C.From United Arab Emirates, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DWCI. not to standard of identitylabel not conspicuousno common namenutrition labeling+1 more
- BED-0060792-2 SALMON, ALL, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- H67-1710283-3 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. filthSalmonella
- BTF-4055629-8 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- EUG-0048352-9 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 9EX-2512273-3 CODFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- NDA-0008205-3 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveflavor not declaredcolor not declarednot in English+2 more
- 427-8313444-0 LYCHEE, LICHEE, LITCHI, LEECHEE (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. inadequate process control
- SCS-2391352-3 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. unapproved new drug
- EJ4-0059571-9 BEANS, CORN, AND PEA, N.E.C. (VEGETABLE)From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- BJG-0210865-1 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- EVR-0178477-1 BAKED SNACK FOOD, N.E.C.From China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. no process filing
- 8B4-0012107-3 MACKEREL (ONLY SCOMBEROMORUS SPP EG. SPANISH OR KING)From Ghana, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
- K64-1307455-5 LYCHEE, LICHEE, LITCHI, LEECHEE (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. inadequate process control
- SCS-1711598-8 STRINGBEANS (GREEN, SNAP, POLE), JUICE OR DRINKFrom United Kingdom, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. color not declared
- 799-9187143-8 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading labelno manufacturer name
- BJG-0210930-3 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3672416-3 MUNG BEANFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- B7S-2601135-4 SOUP, N.E.C.From South Korea, Soups. Import division DWCI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- DP4-1012247-8 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- E84-0125637-3 PEASFrom Poland, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- NFT-2080582-5 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. melamine
- RTW-0039330-5 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclaredfilth
- BED-0060859-9 SALMON, ALL, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 799-5323369-5 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Netherlands, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. label not conspicuousfalse or misleading label
- SCS-9721323-1 PLANT-BASED INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Canada, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DNBI. false or misleading label
- M42-1344471-2 FRUIT/FRUIT FLAVORED PREPARED DRY COOKIE MIX WITHOUT MILK OR EGGFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. color not declaredunsafe color additiveflavor not declaredmelamine
- 605-4588839-2 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Turkey, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivefalse or misleading labelno common nameingredients not listed
- NFT-2082746-4 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. melamine
- 9DH-0078614-0 CAKE,CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLEDFrom Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. no net quantitycolor additive labelingnutrition labeling
- DF4-1633229-7 MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALITIES, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS, N.E.C.From Jordan, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. ingredients not listedno net quantityundeclared allergennutrition labeling
- 1FX-2853347-8 MIXED/ASSORTED SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS, FRUIT OR CHOCOLATE)From Brazil, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- AEK-0196760-2 MORINGA OLEIFERA (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL (NOT TEAS II) CONTDFrom India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no contact informationunapproved new drugSalmonella
- AEK-0122188-5 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 DSEI. false or misleading label
- SCS-0100739-9 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Hong Kong, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- B4S-1014323-6 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSWI. filth
- SCS-8212659-6 ROYAL JELLY (VIT/MIN/PROTEIN/UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPEC FOR HUMAN/ANIMAL, N.E.C.)From United Arab Emirates, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registeredunapproved new drug
- BJG-0210816-4 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3669364-0 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. labelingSalmonella
- 820-4804243-4 PUMPKIN SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From China, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- AC1-0001884-8 SAFFRON, WHOLE (SPICE)From Azerbaijan, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. unapproved new drug
- KM6-3669469-7 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. filthSalmonella
- KM6-3668218-9 CARPFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 9L9-0249100-5 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3671063-4 FISH, N.E.C.From India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- DM4-0853431-9 OKRA (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Honduras, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- EDR-2264005-4 MOLE PASTEFrom Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- TZ6-6169081-6 BANANA SAUCEFrom Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. labeling
- KM6-3670435-5 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- MB5-0216483-5 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- AEK-0413977-9 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- 8P2-0056009-9 CORN CHIPS, BAKEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednot in English
- J89-0147403-3 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- KM6-3669940-7 CHUTNEYFrom India, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DSEI. filth
- 8GQ-0061437-9 FISH ROE, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Italy, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. importer HACCP failure
- KM6-3672947-7 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3664785-1 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- U47-2602621-2 PERSIMMON, DRIED OR PASTEFrom South Korea, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. sulfites not declaredpesticide residue
- AJR-7163816-5 CORVINAFrom Ecuador, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. labeling
- DU7-0144041-2 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- DU7-0144301-0 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- BNI-0144785-1 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mali, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- NX2-0055438-4 PINEAPPLE (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Guatemala, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- K64-3064261-6 LYCHEE, LICHEE, LITCHI, LEECHEE (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. inadequate process control
- KM6-3669941-5 MUSTARD OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom India, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DSEI. unsafe food additive
- K13-0103443-1 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR FLAVORING, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. radionuclide
- E84-0125663-9 PEASFrom Poland, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- CDF-0566557-8 RED BEET (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- E84-0125885-8 PEASFrom Poland, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- 1FX-2233101-0 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 1FX-0551901-1 VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 799-5131749-0 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., READY TO FEEDFrom Austria, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notification
- 235-2351916-5 PEANUT OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENTFrom India, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DWCI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- MK8-6079548-5 TARO, DASHEEN (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From United States, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. filthno net quantity
- T77-1659998-2 STAR GOOSEBERRY (BERRY)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue