FDA Import Refusals — Week 22 2026 (25–31 May)
In week 22 of 2026 (25–31 May), FDA recorded 92 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 64 cite a hazard and 28 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were China, India and Canada.
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Refusals (92)
- B7S-2601307-9 MINERAL N.E.C.From South Korea, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listednutrition labelingunauthorized health claimunapproved new drug
- 1FX-7784555-9 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 1FX-5872516-8 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From South Korea, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in English
- 1FX-6715369-1 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notificationnot in Englishnutrition labeling
- 1FX-6454957-8 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveunapproved new drug
- 1FX-6280874-5 VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CRUDEFrom Italy, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- 1FX-5863873-4 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
- 739-7801363-6 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Nigeria, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- KM6-3669446-5 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listed
- 1FX-8126413-6 RICE FLOURFrom Japan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuousno manufacturer namenutrition labeling
- K09-0099264-3 TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Syria, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- AEK-0497352-4 CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom Canada, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- ETS-0025124-6 SUNFLOWER SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From Thailand, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- SCS-2688896-3 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. unsafe color additiveunapproved new drug
- KM6-3675168-7 EELFrom Bangladesh, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- SCS-3255700-8 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From United Kingdom, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AVV-9994217-3 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
- EUX-0138318-1 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 DWCI. supplement labelingno manufacturer namenot in Englishplant part not declared+3 more
- KM6-3676899-6 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- ARE-1031437-0 WHEAT FLAKES,PUFFS,KRISPIES,LOOPS,SHREDDED,WHEAT GERM READY TO EATFrom Portugal, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- J37-0013855-8 GRAPE JUICE, BERRY JUICE OR CONCENTRATESFrom Brazil, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. juice HACCP failure
- 1FX-2047672-6 LICORICE (HERBAL & BOTANICAL TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-0505387-0 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-0482721-7 CALCIUM (MINERAL)From Bangladesh, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 186-7879129-7 TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 9DH-0080953-8 SOFT DRINK, COLA, CARBONATEDFrom Canada, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedno net quantitynutrition labeling
- E84-0125771-0 PEASFrom Poland, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- BJG-0215319-4 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 1FX-3883830-5 HARD CANDY WITH NUT OR NUT PRODUCTS, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Brazil, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- BPQ-9502365-6 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From United States, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSWI. nutrition labeling
- 1FX-5739201-0 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.From South Korea, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. label not conspicuousnot in English
- 551-4137119-2 PUMPKIN SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From China, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- SCS-6946153-8 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Brazil, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- AEK-0406044-7 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom South Korea, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedsupplement labelinglabel not conspicuousno manufacturer name+3 more
- SCS-2156668-9 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Malaysia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. label not conspicuousfalse or misleading labelnutrition labelingunapproved new drug+2 more
- J21-0116557-4 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
- F23-9353188-4 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Turkey, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handlingSalmonella
- TZ6-6174183-3 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamineunfit for food
- 1FX-9593558-0 ANCHOVYFrom Philippines, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 1FX-5380728-4 OMEGA-3 (FATS AND LIPID SUBSTANCES)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 176-1048246-9 GUINEA PIGFrom Ecuador, Meat, Meat Products, and Poultry. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 1FX-9372186-7 TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Canada, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- 1FX-7544854-7 VITAMIN E (TOCOPHEROL)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishunapproved new drug
- BJG-0215217-0 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 603-1122479-8 STANDARDIZED DRESSING, N.E.C.From Netherlands, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DNEI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- BJG-0215246-9 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 1FX-8406044-0 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 1FX-4647092-7 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no net quantitynot in English
- BQK-2573012-7 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additive
- GH5-0180005-2 CUMIN, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Mexico, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 8BL-0046158-7 BAMBOO SHOOTS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- EK4-0539713-5 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Poland, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- 113-4029006-1 CRABFrom Canada, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. label not conspicuousbulking agent addedno net quantity
- 799-5750586-6 POPPYSEED, WHOLE (SPICE)From Turkey, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. no manufacturer name
- 231-7746411-9 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. no manufacturer name
- EK4-0539494-2 MINERAL WATER, NONCARBONATED (NONMEDICINAL)From Singapore, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DWCI. FSVP violation
- N77-0227450-7 PEANUT, SHELLEDFrom Lebanon, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivepoisonous or deleterious substanceFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- SCS-6059171-3 TAFFY (TOFFEE), KISSES CANDY, HARD, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- 300-7936212-7 COOKIE,BISCUIT,WAFER DOUGH, N.E.C.From Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 00F-2500865-1 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. filth
- 224-5107660-2 WOLFBERRY (CHINESE OR SOUTHEAST ASIAN BERRY OF THE CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE, W/SLIGHT LICORICE FLAVOR)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- SCS-3722160-0 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 8TQ-0157893-7 CORN (WHOLE KERNEL) SNACKS, VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDFrom Guatemala, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BJG-0215154-5 WHEAT GRAIN SNACK (WHOLE, CRACKED, SPLIT), FRIED/OIL COOKEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 231-3050734-3 MACADAMIA, SHELLEDFrom Kenya, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- EK4-0539624-4 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From Romania, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- KM6-3673442-8 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From Pakistan, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. not in Englishno common name
- 9QG-0059480-1 FISH, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- 00F-2500560-8 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. filth
- EK4-0539626-9 FRUIT/FRUIT FLAVORED PLAIN COOKIES, BISCUITS AND WAFERSFrom Poland, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- 82P-0016601-8 GUAVA, TOPPING OR SYRUPFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedcolor not declaredlabeling+1 more
- 98F-0124792-1 SODA WATER WITH FRUIT FLAVOR, CARBONATEDFrom Canada, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedno net quantitynutrition labeling
- N4W-0027143-8 POTATO SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDFrom China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. melamine
- N4W-0026552-1 RICE GRAIN SNACK (WHOLE, SPLIT), FRIED/OIL COOKEDFrom China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- SCS-8003665-6 SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From Nigeria, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- F57-7623333-4 TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- BDD-0782651-0 MILKFISH, COLD SMOKED, FISHFrom Philippines, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- EVR-0181114-5 HARD CANDY WITH FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From China, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednot in English
- K09-0100042-0 BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- EJA-5229984-1 MUNG BEANFrom Thailand, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- E6G-0632040-7 CARROT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- F57-7549303-8 RICE FLOURFrom Canada, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 176-1048043-0 GUINEA PIGFrom Ecuador, Meat, Meat Products, and Poultry. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 8MH-0079344-4 SPINACH (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residuelabel not conspicuousno net quantity
- D77-5016341-3 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. filthSalmonella
- E6G-0631941-7 CARROT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- AEK-0535760-2 MORINGA OLEIFERA (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL (NOT TEAS II) CONTDFrom India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 176-1050010-4 GUINEA PIGFrom Ecuador, Meat, Meat Products, and Poultry. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 1FX-1423835-6 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Colombia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- T77-1661598-6 KINGFISH (ONLY MENTICIRRHUS SPP)From India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. false or misleading label
- 930-0366385-8 ORANGE (CITRUS)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 8NP-0811631-5 FLAVOR ENHANCERS (FOOD ADDITIVES FOR HUMAN USE)From Indonesia, Food Additives - for Human Use. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednutrition labeling