FDA Import Refusals — Week 21 2026 (18–24 May)
In week 21 of 2026 (18–24 May), FDA recorded 49 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 40 cite a hazard and 9 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were Canada, China and Mexico.
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Refusals (49)
- SCS-4650692-6 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-0482503-9 TEA, GREENFrom Vietnam, Coffee and Tea. Import division DSEI. supplement labelingno net quantitynot in Englishlabeling+1 more
- BDD-6709724-2 MILKFISHFrom Philippines, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- 8BL-0046387-2 RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From South Africa, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- NUP-2082152-9 FLUID/DRY MILK PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From China, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DWCI. no process filing
- 02K-0000116-8 GUAVA, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednot in Englishlabeling+1 more
- 8RG-2688202-3 MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Myanmar, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- J21-0117437-8 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- 83U-1452641-4 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3674804-8 DATES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Pakistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- KM6-3678959-6 PIGEON PEAS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residuenutrition labeling
- NRN-0002417-5 PROBIOTICS (VIT/MIN/PROTEIN/UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPEC FOR HUMAN/ANIMAL, N.E.C.)From Australia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNBI. supplement GMP failure
- NGK-2503031-1 CAKES, FRUIT OR JELLY FILLEDFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- DR4-0694877-5 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- NFT-2071584-2 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. melamine
- 1FX-5600347-7 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
- 98F-0124500-8 SODA WATER WITH FRUIT FLAVOR, CARBONATEDFrom Canada, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedno net quantitynutrition labeling
- 8MH-0079101-8 SNOW PEASFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- NAV-0013160-5 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
- NFT-2071268-2 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-1643094-8 RICE FLOURFrom India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- BDD-6710595-3 SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, TOPPING OR SYRUP, N.E.C.From Indonesia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listednot to standard of identityfalse or misleading labelnutrition labeling+2 more
- 1FX-5089369-1 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Sri Lanka, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 1FX-5089282-6 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Sri Lanka, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- KM6-1643578-0 MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALITIES, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS, N.E.C.From Pakistan, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. filthunsafe color additivecolor not declared
- EVJ-1258085-1 SNAPPER (RED, GRAY, MALABAR, ETC.)From Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- KM6-1643636-6 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From Pakistan, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSWI. false or misleading labelno common namenutrition labelingunapproved new drug
- U47-2602039-7 FISH, N.E.C.From South Korea, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. refused establishment inspectionlisting refusal
- 1FX-5109415-8 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Sri Lanka, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- CIU-4194237-0 CUCUMBERS (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 8MN-0018183-3 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Philippines, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3675369-1 MOLASSESFrom Bangladesh, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednutrition labelingingredients not listed+2 more
- MFT-2762612-6 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNBI. insanitary handling
- E9G-9006408-9 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Australia, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedcolor additive labelingnutrition labelingunsafe color additive+1 more
- 1FX-5444543-1 DATES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Canada, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- KM6-3676900-2 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 9AJ-0011806-0 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Russia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substanceno manufacturer nameno net quantitynot in English+2 more
- 635-1121976-6 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- BHK-6115647-6 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- K09-0099695-8 SPINACH, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Syria, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- E5G-0250657-1 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Canada, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- SCS-0137906-1 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNBI. filth
- SQ4-0603158-4 BERRIES, DRIED OR PASTE, N.E.C.From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- F57-7590056-0 RICE FLOURFrom Canada, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- DZ1-1183919-4 IMITATION SYRUPS, MOLASSES AND HONEY, N.E.C.From Taiwan, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DWCI. no process filing
- 85J-2260139-7 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- EVJ-1258795-5 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BHK-6115633-6 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 300-7926651-8 COOKIE,BISCUIT,WAFER DOUGH, N.E.C.From Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared