FDA Import Refusals — Week 20 2026 (11–17 May)
In week 20 of 2026 (11–17 May), FDA recorded 93 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 74 cite a hazard and 19 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were Mexico, India and Thailand.
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Refusals (93)
- EPM-0194295-8 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. melamine
- DP4-1006624-6 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DSWI. filthunsafe color additivecolor not declared
- DP4-1038898-8 MIXED CEREAL FLAKES,SHREDDED AND OTHER FORMS READY TO EATFrom Portugal, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 900-0210363-9 BLACKBERRIES (BERRY)From Colombia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- EJ2-0200254-2 HONEYFrom Armenia, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DWCI. substitution
- EJQ-0034918-8 MILK, FLAVORED (CHOCOLATE, ETC.)From China, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- 94T-8129189-0 VANILLA PLAIN COOKIE,BISCUIT AND WAFERFrom Honduras, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- EQF-0067897-1 DURIAN, DURION (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- ARE-1036267-6 WHEAT FLAKES,PUFFS,KRISPIES,LOOPS,SHREDDED,WHEAT GERM READY TO EATFrom Portugal, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- AEK-7803952-4 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Hong Kong, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- EUV-0004636-9 VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)From Dominican Republic, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registered
- KM6-3670899-2 SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. filth
- 235-1761530-0 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVOREDFrom Japan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
- AEK-7854117-2 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
- 8MH-0079102-6 SNOW PEASFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- AEK-0459909-7 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Cambodia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- U10-1260796-0 CURRY POWDER, WITHOUT SALTFrom Vietnam, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 1FX-7055027-1 SOY LECITHIN (FATS AND LIPID SUBSTANCES)From Spain, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 9DH-0081001-5 CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDY, WITH NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C.From Canada, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedno net quantitynutrition labeling
- 1FX-8275463-0 COENZYME Q10 (VIT/MIN/PROTEIN/UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPEC FOR HUMAN/ANIMAL, N.E.C.)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- E6G-0632302-1 FISH, N.E.C.From Kenya, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. no manufacturer nameno net quantitylabelingnutrition labeling
- 1FX-6918633-5 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Egypt, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 274-2600115-5 TACO (PACKAGE CONTAINS SEPARATE COMPONENTS, REQUIRE MIX/COOK)From China, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. no process filing
- BJG-0214577-8 MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES N.E.C.,From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- F57-7618262-2 TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- SCS-5970385-7 COCOA BEAN N.E.C.From Malaysia, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-2074933-6 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-0469888-1 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- U72-0540217-6 POTATO FLOURFrom Nigeria, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedno net quantitynutrition labelingunauthorized health claim
- F57-7614763-3 CUCUMBERS (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- DZ1-1182235-6 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 176-1049340-9 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Dominican Republic, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 224-5109405-0 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- AEK-0359040-2 PROTEIN N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unsafe food additive
- 8MH-0078660-4 BOK CHOY (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- BDD-6710574-8 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Philippines, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- 8KP-0074507-6 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. filthSalmonella
- 823-0223200-2 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA), DRIED OR PASTEFrom Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- CHQ-2228453-5 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residue
- SCS-2816132-8 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- BHK-6115639-3 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- BHK-6115635-1 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 176-1048853-2 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Dominican Republic, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- SCS-3423548-8 POMEGRANATE, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Canada, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- 1FX-5602685-8 SNAKE HEADFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- KM6-3673483-2 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. refused establishment inspectionfilth
- EJ4-0059731-9 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. Salmonellainsanitary plantinsanitary handling
- BHK-6115634-4 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 316-7209652-1 GROUPERSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- F57-7616169-1 CUCUMBERS (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- EKH-1029720-1 TAPIOCA STARCH PRODUCTFrom China, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- BHK-6115570-0 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3671386-9 MANGO (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Bangladesh, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filthno net quantityno process filing
- AEK-0203736-3 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. dietary ingredient labeling
- 9AJ-0012042-1 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Russia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- AEK-0399662-5 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Portugal, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. supplement labeling
- 8P5-0089447-9 DRIED SOUP, N.E.C.From Malaysia, Soups. Import division DWCI. label not conspicuousno manufacturer nameno net quantityno common name+2 more
- KM6-3677811-0 MIXED SPICE AND SEASONINGS, GROUND, CRACKED, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 8TQ-0158495-0 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- BHK-6115569-2 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- AVV-9990919-8 YOGURT (PLAIN, FLAVORED OR FRUIT ADDED)From Vietnam, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedcolor not declaredundeclared allergen+1 more
- DZ1-1185769-1 TAPIOCA STARCH PRODUCTFrom Vietnam, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BNI-0145917-9 PLUM (PIT FRUIT)From Cameroon, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedpesticide residuenutrition labeling
- ASW-0144999-9 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- ACN-1438322-6 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From China, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNBI. filthno net quantity
- 83U-1450926-1 SQUASH, SUMMER (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- SCS-3884259-4 BEVERAGE BASE, IMITATION BERRY, LIQUIDFrom United States, Beverage Bases. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedno net quantitynutrition labeling
- AEK-0132027-3 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement labeling
- DZ1-1184668-6 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- 1FX-5816704-9 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- 1FX-4992923-4 CINNAMON, CASSIA, NATURAL EXTRACT OR FLAVOR (SPICE)From Sri Lanka, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AVV-9987427-7 FUNGUS, BLACK (CLOUD EARS), FUNGI PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residuelabel not conspicuousnutrition labeling
- 9UG-0150235-6 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednot in English
- 1FX-5006400-4 MULTIPLE VITAMINS (MVI-12 VITAMIN COMBO) (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. color additive labelingunapproved new drug
- 1FX-2777290-3 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Czech Republic, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement labelingno contact informationlabelingnutrition labeling
- 8P5-0089899-1 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 9L9-0250878-2 CHEWING GUM, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- RTW-0040803-8 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- AEK-0410139-9 VITAMIN D2 (CALCIFEROL)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-0211346-1 BETEL NUT, IN SHELLFrom United States, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- DP4-1038363-3 SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.)From Ecuador, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- 1FX-7301852-4 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUITFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- 406-0622030-5 GROUPERSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. histamine
- AEK-0346885-6 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous substancefilth
- 082-0471330-2 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- KM6-3671643-3 FISH, N.E.C.From Myanmar, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- SCS-1546164-0 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- F87-2600320-2 FIG, DRIED OR PASTEFrom United Arab Emirates, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- E6G-0051448-4 RASPBERRIES, RED (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 082-0470778-3 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Bangladesh, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- 8B4-0011995-2 PALM KERNEL OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENTFrom Nigeria, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedno net quantitycolor additive labelingnutrition labeling+4 more
- 406-0621238-5 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom Ecuador, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. veterinary drug residuenot in English
- U72-0540020-4 TORTILLASFrom Mexico, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedno manufacturer nameno net quantityno common name+1 more