FDA Import Refusals — Week 18 2026 (27 Apr–3 May)

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In week 18 of 2026 (27 Apr–3 May), FDA recorded 107 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 80 cite a hazard and 27 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were China, Mexico and India.

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Refusals (107)

1FX-4819059-8 2026-05-04 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. ingredients not listedunapproved new drug
SCS-2440243-7 2026-05-04 SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
1FX-5186225-7 2026-05-04 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
677-0336019-7 2026-05-04 KIMCHI (MIXED VEGETABLES)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
83U-1451005-3 2026-05-04 PIMIENTO PEPPER, JUICEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
SCS-2890342-2 2026-05-04 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
1FX-3231140-8 2026-05-04 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
98F-0121461-6 2026-05-04 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From United States, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNBI. supplement labelingnutrition labeling
AEK-0343292-8 2026-05-04 AMLA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS II)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
BPP-0001739-8 2026-05-04 CRABFrom Mexico, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. filth
AEK-0346858-3 2026-05-04 BETEL NUT, NUT FLOUR/MEALFrom Thailand, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
AY0-0136578-4 2026-05-04 FIG, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filthunsafe color additivecolor not declared
635-1121507-9 2026-05-04 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
BSI-0674928-2 2026-05-04 CANTALOUPE (VINE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
1FX-1500960-7 2026-05-04 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
8DU-1816836-9 2026-05-04 SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.)From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
9UG-0150655-5 2026-05-04 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
AEK-0349073-6 2026-05-04 VITAMIN D2 (CALCIFEROL)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
B9A-0119158-2 2026-05-04 BOK CHOY (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
9DH-0078343-6 2026-05-04 PROTEIN N.E.C.From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNBI. supplement labelingfalse or misleading labellabelingnutrition labeling
196-2559144-1 2026-05-04 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Lebanon, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivefilthSalmonella
AEK-0397657-7 2026-05-04 VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)From Colombia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
1FX-3149322-3 2026-05-04 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
799-7289481-3 2026-05-02 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), READY TO FEEDFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling
799-9138871-4 2026-05-02 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., READY TO FEEDFrom United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. labeling
AEK-0303517-6 2026-05-02 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
799-7532441-2 2026-05-02 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., READY TO FEEDFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. labeling
799-8771133-3 2026-05-02 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), READY TO FEEDFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. labeling
799-7914661-3 2026-05-02 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. labeling
1FX-5513874-6 2026-05-02 VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
NFT-2082122-8 2026-05-01 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
551-2611596-0 2026-05-01 ANCHOVYFrom Spain, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. no process filing
109-1077434-7 2026-05-01 CLOVE, WHOLE (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. radionuclide
NFT-2081077-5 2026-05-01 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
NFT-2079295-7 2026-05-01 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. color not declaredmelamine
235-1761036-8 2026-05-01 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVOREDFrom Japan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
NGB-2029219-7 2026-05-01 CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLINGFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
NFT-2079307-0 2026-05-01 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. color not declaredmelamine
E5H-0072688-1 2026-05-01 CHEESE, HISPANIC/LATINO/MEXICAN STYLE, ALL VARIETIES, INCLUDING QUESOFrom Mexico, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary handling
NFT-2082117-8 2026-05-01 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
BJG-0210895-8 2026-05-01 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. undeclared allergenno process filing
AEK-0352865-9 2026-05-01 HONEYFrom Indonesia, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DSEI. false or misleading labelunauthorized health claim
NFT-2082120-2 2026-05-01 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
8DU-1816340-2 2026-05-01 SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.)From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
EVJ-1255768-5 2026-05-01 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Bangladesh, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filthSalmonella
1FX-5336023-5 2026-05-01 SHRIMP PASTE, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Malaysia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. HACCP failure
NFT-2079285-8 2026-05-01 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. color not declaredmelamine
86S-0180621-2 2026-05-01 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednutrition labeling
BPP-0001748-9 2026-05-01 CRABFrom Mexico, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. filth
8HH-0000458-7 2026-05-01 SOLEFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. histamine
NFT-2081455-3 2026-05-01 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
799-3760896-2 2026-05-01 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., READY TO FEEDFrom United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedlabeling
NFT-2081337-3 2026-05-01 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
KM6-1636815-5 2026-05-01 CONDIMENTS, N.E.C.From India, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
NFT-2082118-6 2026-05-01 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
AN1-0911906-3 2026-05-01 SAURYFrom South Korea, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. HACCP failure
NFT-2081078-3 2026-05-01 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
NFT-2081338-1 2026-05-01 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
NFT-2071270-8 2026-05-01 ICE CREAM, REGULAR, NOT VANILLA OR VANILLIN FLAVOREDFrom China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
J89-0147603-8 2026-04-30 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNBI. filth
F57-7502293-6 2026-04-30 RICE FLOURFrom Canada, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
8TG-0042649-3 2026-04-30 CHERRY FRUIT (PIT FRUIT)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
9DH-0077929-3 2026-04-30 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
N56-0050903-2 2026-04-30 MIXED CEREAL, QUICK OR INSTANT COOKINGFrom Nigeria, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading labelno net quantitynutrition labeling+1 more
F57-7492127-8 2026-04-30 RICE FLOURFrom Canada, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
SCS-1772654-5 2026-04-30 CHEWING GUM (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedno net quantitynutrition labeling
AEK-0189297-4 2026-04-30 L-GLUTAMIC ACID (PROTEIN)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
8BL-0044846-9 2026-04-30 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
SCS-1331236-5 2026-04-30 BUBBLE GUM (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
F57-4051344-9 2026-04-30 RICE FLOURFrom Canada, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
KM6-3675575-3 2026-04-30 SNAILS, AQUATIC, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
RD8-0024606-1 2026-04-30 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom Ecuador, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
DP4-1039353-3 2026-04-29 MIXED CEREAL FLAKES,SHREDDED AND OTHER FORMS READY TO EATFrom Portugal, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
WGB-2602127-6 2026-04-29 CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom Brazil, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. not to standard of identitynot in Englishno common namelabeling+1 more
DM4-0852472-4 2026-04-29 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From El Salvador, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
83U-1448832-6 2026-04-29 STRINGBEANSFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
B2K-0039543-6 2026-04-29 BAKED SNACK FOOD, N.E.C.From China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additive
DP4-1025278-8 2026-04-29 TAPIOCA STARCH PRODUCTFrom Brazil, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuousno common namenutrition labeling
DU7-0143727-7 2026-04-29 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
635-1121360-3 2026-04-29 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
823-0221512-2 2026-04-29 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Hong Kong, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. not to standard of identitymelamine
235-1753403-0 2026-04-29 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVOREDFrom Japan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unfit for food
EVJ-1257177-7 2026-04-29 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Bangladesh, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filthSalmonella
NFT-2071005-8 2026-04-29 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
NFT-2069735-4 2026-04-29 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
235-1760468-4 2026-04-29 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVOREDFrom Japan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
8VT-0006077-0 2026-04-29 MILK, FLAVORED (CHOCOLATE, ETC.)From Brazil, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNEI. undeclared allergennutrition labelingno food-canning registrationno process filing
551-1392923-3 2026-04-29 DATES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Canada, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filth
635-1121299-3 2026-04-29 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
DR4-0692806-6 2026-04-28 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
W96-3608162-7 2026-04-28 HONEYFrom Thailand, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
BDD-6801408-9 2026-04-28 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Philippines, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedunsafe food additivelabel not conspicuousno common name+1 more
SCS-3089691-1 2026-04-28 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. unsafe color additive
9NK-0034881-1 2026-04-28 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
F87-2501083-6 2026-04-28 SAFFRON, WHOLE (SPICE)From Oman, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. refused establishment inspection
BYX-0308096-1 2026-04-28 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
KM6-3673045-9 2026-04-28 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
9NK-0034288-9 2026-04-28 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
NDA-1035822-0 2026-04-28 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
EGA-1538683-1 2026-04-28 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. radionuclide
EKY-2603152-9 2026-04-28 CRAB CHOWDER/SOUP/STEW/BISQUE, MIXED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom South Korea, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. HACCP failure
EKH-1036587-5 2026-04-28 TSO GU (DRIED CHINESE GRASS MUSHROOMS, HAVE STRONGER FRAGRANCE THAN CHINESE DRIED MUSHROOMS)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
EGA-1538684-9 2026-04-28 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. radionuclide
EKH-1037086-7 2026-04-28 TSO GU (DRIED CHINESE GRASS MUSHROOMS, HAVE STRONGER FRAGRANCE THAN CHINESE DRIED MUSHROOMS)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
231-6279595-6 2026-04-28 MUSHROOM, MOREL, FUNGI PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From France, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
8GQ-0061285-2 2026-04-28 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Saudi Arabia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. ingredients not listedpesticide residuenutrition labelingno net quantity
1FX-4556935-6 2026-04-28 WHEY BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), READY TO FEEDFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading labelnot in English