FDA Import Refusals — Week 27 2026 (29 Jun–5 Jul)
In week 27 of 2026 (29 Jun–5 Jul), FDA recorded 74 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 51 cite a hazard and 22 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were China, India and Mexico.
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Refusals (74)
- 9L9-0252318-7 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
- B2M-8002422-7 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 439-0438253-8 GUAVA (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- U47-2604290-4 BEEF SOUP, PLAINFrom South Korea, Soups. Import division DNEI. no process filing
- K09-0099958-0 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. veterinary drug residuepesticide residue
- KM6-3677071-1 CARPFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 1FX-6434775-9 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DNEI. label not conspicuousno net quantity
- 1FX-2297595-7 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 DNEI. new dietary ingredient
- 1FX-6075268-9 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DNEI. label not conspicuousno net quantity
- 8P5-0092304-7 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- B2M-8002421-9 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 1FX-9309745-8 SOY LECITHIN (FATS AND LIPID SUBSTANCES)From Spain, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. charge 9999978 (not in FDA's published charge table)charge 9999979 (not in FDA's published charge table)charge 9999982 (not in FDA's published charge table)charge 9999985 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- KM6-3675962-3 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- EAY-0053670-1 FISH, N.E.C.From Guyana, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. filthlabeling
- 1FX-0979784-6 SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Netherlands, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivenot in English
- 8B4-0012577-7 EELFrom Ghana, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plant
- 823-0224557-4 DATES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filthno manufacturer name
- AEK-0521711-1 VEGETABLE PROTEIN POWDER (VIT/MIN/PROTEIN/UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPEC FOR HUMAN/ANIMAL, N.E.C.)From Thailand, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unsafe dietary use
- AEK-0636474-8 SHARK FIN, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Iceland, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- D77-3004048-3 BOTTLED WATER WITH FRUIT FLAVORS, NONCARBONATED (NONMEDICINAL)From Hong Kong, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DWCI. no process filing
- 8N5-0028313-1 FISH MAW, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- SCS-6581082-9 TAPIOCA STARCH PRODUCTFrom Brazil, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSEI. label not conspicuousnutrition labeling
- AEK-0479190-0 MORINGA OLEIFERA (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL (NOT TEAS II) CONTDFrom India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
- AEK-0766920-2 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Cambodia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- NFT-2090471-9 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- W69-5230207-4 SOFT DRINKS AND WATERS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From China, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedlabel not conspicuouscolor not declared+2 more
- W69-5239463-4 BERRIES, DRIED OR PASTE, N.E.C.From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- AEK-0712785-4 MECOBALAMIN (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-0767022-6 SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.)From Portugal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. no process filing
- 1FX-8269727-6 HERBALS & BOTANICAL TEAS, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- ANG-0098424-6 BUBBLE GUM (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- EPM-0193546-5 CROAKERFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. veterinary drug residue
- 629-0052072-7 OTHER FRUIT AND FRUIT PRODUCTS, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.From Costa Rica, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unfit for food
- 1FX-2772482-2 VEGETABLES, N.E.C. (BABY)From Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DWCI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- SCS-1621145-7 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Turkey, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unsafe food additiveunapproved new drug
- SCS-7702751-1 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- 629-0052073-5 OTHER FRUIT AND FRUIT PRODUCTS, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.From Costa Rica, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unfit for food
- 9AJ-0014635-0 CUCUMBERS (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Poland, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. inadequate process control
- BYX-0311361-4 FAVA BEANFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- AEK-0553490-3 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Sri Lanka, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-4352583-8 VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-0643357-6 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Ecuador, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishunapproved new drug
- 629-0052044-6 OTHER FRUIT AND FRUIT PRODUCTS, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.From Costa Rica, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unfit for food
- U47-2513202-9 SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Japan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unfit for food
- 629-0052071-9 OTHER FRUIT AND FRUIT PRODUCTS, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.From Costa Rica, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unfit for food
- CFQ-8141182-5 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Ecuador, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unauthorized health claimlabelingnutrition labeling
- 8NP-0813040-7 SCADFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. HACCP failureinsanitary conditions
- KM6-3680519-4 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. filth
- 629-0052045-3 OTHER FRUIT AND FRUIT PRODUCTS, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.From Costa Rica, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unfit for food
- SCS-7938577-6 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- NGK-2601495-9 ICE CREAM, REGULAR, NOT VANILLA OR VANILLIN FLAVOREDFrom China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2087875-6 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 439-0437901-3 GUAVA (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- BTF-4056050-6 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), WHOLE (SPICE)From China, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. filthSalmonella
- KM6-3678691-5 CHILI SAUCEFrom Pakistan, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- H67-1720286-4 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 1FX-4666446-1 VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 594-0407661-0 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Bangladesh, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. veterinary drug residuenitrofuran
- 8KP-0070664-9 TURMERIC, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- T77-1660952-6 STAR GOOSEBERRY (BERRY)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- 264-0819439-2 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 024-1688526-3 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Peru, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 85J-2259160-6 CAKE,CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLEDFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3678103-1 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- W69-5221128-3 CAKE WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLINGFrom Philippines, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivefalse or misleading labelcolor not declared
- EKY-2604128-8 FISH SAUCE, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From South Korea, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. no process filing
- 8VH-2600085-4 VERVAIN (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Saint Lucia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. no adequate directionssupplement labelingplant part not declarednutrition labeling+1 more
- 1FX-5527433-6 CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Netherlands, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. not in English
- EJ2-0204328-0 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), WHOLE (SPICE)From China, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. filth
- 082-0472388-9 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. nitrofuran
- 334-7239430-4 MUSSELSFrom Italy, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. false or misleading label
- EPM-0194749-4 OCTOPUS, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFrom South Korea, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. HACCP failure
- N4W-0027148-7 RICE GRAIN SNACK (WHOLE, SPLIT), FRIED/OIL COOKEDFrom China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. melamine
- KM6-3680401-5 FISH, N.E.C.From Myanmar, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. labeling