FDA Import Refusals — Week 22 2026 (25–31 May) | US Border Refusal Entries

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In week 22 of 2026 (25–31 May), FDA recorded 92 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 92 border rejections, 0 alerts, and 0 information notices. The most-affected origin countries were China, India and Canada.

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Border rejections (92)

DateOriginCategoryImport divisionSubject
South Korea Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DNEI MINERAL N.E.C. list ingrenutrit lblhealth cunapproved
Vietnam Fruit and Fruit Products DSEI TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED filthy
South Korea Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. no english
Germany Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products DSEI MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULA lack notifno englishnutrit lbl
India Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements DSEI FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERS unsafe colunapproved
Italy Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil) DSEI VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CRUDE pesticide
Mexico Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. unapproved
Nigeria Fruit and Fruit Products DNEI TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE filthy
India Macaroni and Noodle Products DNEI NOODLES, INSTANT list ingre
Japan Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch DWCI RICE FLOUR list ingreinconspiculacks firmnutrit lbl
Syria Fruit and Fruit Products DNEI TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUIT filthy
Canada Chocolate and Cocoa Products DSEI CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT unsafe col
Thailand Nuts and Edible Seeds DSEI SUNFLOWER SEED (EDIBLE SEED) pesticide
India Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. unsafe colunapproved
Bangladesh Fishery/Seafood Products DNEI EEL salmonella
United Kingdom Fruit and Fruit Products DSEI DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT) filthy
Vietnam Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products DWCI YOGURT (PLAIN, FLAVORED OR FRUIT ADDED) unsafe collist ingrecolor lblgallergen
Hong Kong Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DWCI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. dietarylbllacks firmno englishplant part
China Vegetables and Vegetable Products DNEI SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTE poisonous
Portugal Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods DNEI WHEAT FLAKES,PUFFS,KRISPIES,LOOPS,SHREDDED,WHEAT GERM READY TO EAT pesticide
Brazil Fruit and Fruit Products DNEI GRAPE JUICE, BERRY JUICE OR CONCENTRATES juicehaccp
India Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI LICORICE (HERBAL & BOTANICAL TEAS) unapproved
Thailand Fruit and Fruit Products DSEI TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE filthy
Bangladesh Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI CALCIUM (MINERAL) unapproved
Canada Vegetables and Vegetable Products DNBI TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE) pesticide
Canada Soft Drinks and Waters DNBI SOFT DRINK, COLA, CARBONATED unsafe collist ingrelacks n/cnutrit lbl
Poland Vegetables and Vegetable Products DNEI PEAS poisonous
Mexico Vegetables and Vegetable Products DSWI SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE) pesticide
Brazil Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DSEI HARD CANDY WITH NUT OR NUT PRODUCTS, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) mfr insanmfr inj
United States Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSWI HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C. nutrit lbl
South Korea Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements DSEI DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C. inconspicuno english
China Nuts and Edible Seeds DNBI PUMPKIN SEED (EDIBLE SEED) pesticide
Brazil Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DSEI CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C. mfr insanmfr inj
South Korea Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements DSEI FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERS list ingredietarylblinconspiculacks firm
Malaysia Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. inconspicufalsenutrit lblunapproved
Sweden Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DNEI FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) unsafe col
Turkey Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DNEI FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) poisonousmfr insanmfr injsalmonella
China Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings DNEI PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C. poisonousmelamineunfit4food
Philippines Fishery/Seafood Products DSEI ANCHOVY filthy
India Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI OMEGA-3 (FATS AND LIPID SUBSTANCES) unapproved
Ecuador Meat, Meat Products, and Poultry DNEI GUINEA PIG salmonella
Canada Fruit and Fruit Products DNBI TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUIT filthy
Guatemala Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DSEI VITAMIN E (TOCOPHEROL) no englishunapproved
Mexico Vegetables and Vegetable Products DSWI SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE) pesticide
Netherlands Dressings and Condiments DNEI STANDARDIZED DRESSING, N.E.C. needs fceno process
Mexico Vegetables and Vegetable Products DSWI SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE) pesticide
Mexico Fruit and Fruit Products DSEI TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT) filthy
Germany Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products DSEI MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULA lacks n/cno english
Turkey Chocolate and Cocoa Products DWCI CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT) unsafe col
Mexico Spices, Flavors, and Salts DSWI CUMIN, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) poisonous
China Vegetables and Vegetable Products DNBI BAMBOO SHOOTS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE) needs fceno process
Poland Chocolate and Cocoa Products DNEI CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT) fsvp vio
Canada Fishery/Seafood Products DNBI CRAB inconspicuadded bulklacks n/c
Turkey Spices, Flavors, and Salts DNBI POPPYSEED, WHOLE (SPICE) lacks firm
Canada Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DNBI VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. lacks firm
Singapore Soft Drinks and Waters DWCI MINERAL WATER, NONCARBONATED (NONMEDICINAL) fsvp vio
Lebanon Nuts and Edible Seeds DNBI PEANUT, SHELLED unsafe colpoisonousyellow #5
United Kingdom Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DSEI TAFFY (TOFFEE), KISSES CANDY, HARD, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) unsafe col
Canada Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings DNBI COOKIE,BISCUIT,WAFER DOUGH, N.E.C. unsafe colcolor lblg
India Spices, Flavors, and Salts DSWI PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) filthy
China Fruit and Fruit Products DWCI WOLFBERRY (CHINESE OR SOUTHEAST ASIAN BERRY OF THE CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE, W/SLIGHT LICORICE FLAVOR) pesticide
India Fruit and Fruit Products DSEI TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE filthy
Guatemala Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base) DWCI CORN (WHOLE KERNEL) SNACKS, VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKED unsafe colcolor lblg
Mexico Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base) DSWI WHEAT GRAIN SNACK (WHOLE, CRACKED, SPLIT), FRIED/OIL COOKED unsafe colcolor lblg
Kenya Nuts and Edible Seeds DNEI MACADAMIA, SHELLED salmonella
Romania Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings DNEI PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C. fsvp vio
Pakistan Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings DNEI PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C. no englishusual name
Vietnam Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI FISH, N.E.C. salmonella
India Spices, Flavors, and Salts DSWI PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) filthy
Poland Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings DNEI FRUIT/FRUIT FLAVORED PLAIN COOKIES, BISCUITS AND WAFERS fsvp vio
Mexico Fruit and Fruit Products DSWI GUAVA, TOPPING OR SYRUP unsafe collist ingrecolor lblglabeling
Canada Soft Drinks and Waters DNBI SODA WATER WITH FRUIT FLAVOR, CARBONATED unsafe collist ingrelacks n/cnutrit lbl
China Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base) DWCI POTATO SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKED melamine
China Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base) DWCI RICE GRAIN SNACK (WHOLE, SPLIT), FRIED/OIL COOKED mfr insanmfr inj
Nigeria Spices, Flavors, and Salts DWCI SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C. salmonella
Canada Vegetables and Vegetable Products DNBI TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE) pesticide
Philippines Fishery/Seafood Products DNEI MILKFISH, COLD SMOKED, FISH salmonella
China Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum DWCI HARD CANDY WITH FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) unsafe colcolor lblgno english
China Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings DNEI BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C. fsvp vio
Thailand Vegetables and Vegetable Products DWCI MUNG BEAN pesticide
China Vegetables and Vegetable Products DNEI CARROT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE) pesticide
Canada Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch DNBI RICE FLOUR pesticide
Ecuador Meat, Meat Products, and Poultry DNEI GUINEA PIG salmonella
Mexico Vegetables and Vegetable Products DSWI SPINACH (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE) pesticideinconspiculacks n/c
India Spices, Flavors, and Salts DNEI PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE) filthysalmonella
China Vegetables and Vegetable Products DNEI CARROT, DRIED OR PASTE pesticide
India Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans DNEI MORINGA OLEIFERA (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL (NOT TEAS II) CONTD salmonella
Ecuador Meat, Meat Products, and Poultry DNEI GUINEA PIG salmonella
Colombia Fruit and Fruit Products DSEI TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT) filthy
India Fishery/Seafood Products DWCI KINGFISH (ONLY MENTICIRRHUS SPP) false
China Fruit and Fruit Products DNEI ORANGE (CITRUS) poisonous
Indonesia Food Additives - for Human Use DWCI FLAVOR ENHANCERS (FOOD ADDITIVES FOR HUMAN USE) unsafe colcolor lblgnutrit lbl