FDA Import Refusals — Week 29 2026 (13–19 Jul)
In week 29 of 2026 (13–19 Jul), FDA recorded 92 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 68 cite a hazard and 24 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, China and Mexico.
Get the weekly summary of new FDA import refusals
One email a week, and only when something matches. We'll send a confirmation link first; unsubscribe any time from the footer of any email.
Refusals (92)
- BDD-6710755-3 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Philippines, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedno common namenutrition labeling
- EQF-0067363-4 DURIAN, DURION (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- SCS-0437615-6 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom Thailand, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- J21-0118351-0 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. no net quantitynot in Englishlabelingnutrition labeling
- KM6-3681267-9 GOBYFrom Bangladesh, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. importer HACCP failureno common name
- EUG-0049264-5 MIXED FRUIT FLAVORED IMITATION FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Costa Rica, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unfit for food
- SCS-0564036-0 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUITFrom Myanmar, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- 1FX-6292500-3 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-0948326-3 POTATO SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDFrom Canada, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- EUG-0049042-5 MIXED FRUIT FLAVORED IMITATION FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Costa Rica, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unfit for food
- KM6-3673628-2 CHUTNEYFrom India, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DNEI. filth
- EUG-0050434-0 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- KM6-3675508-4 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- KM6-3678710-3 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
- 274-2601823-3 CREAM, SOURFrom Poland, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNBI. below standard of quality
- E84-0126812-1 FRUITS USED AS VEGETABLES, N.E.C.From Poland, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. Listeria monocytogenes
- EEE-0104279-4 PRETZELS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedcolor not declared
- AEK-0791122-4 VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)From Germany, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- DP4-1044679-4 TAPIOCA STARCH PRODUCTFrom Brazil, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listednot in Englishno common namenutrition labeling
- AEK-0817631-4 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 DSEI. supplement labelingdietary ingredient labeling
- KM6-1646121-6 GINGER, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- DP4-1044685-1 TAPIOCA STARCH PRODUCTFrom Brazil, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listednot in Englishno common namenutrition labeling
- 605-4588746-9 LOLLIPOP (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Turkey, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- DP4-1067554-1 OLIVES, BLACK, (PIT FRUIT)From Portugal, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. no process filing
- AEK-0799077-2 VITAMIN AFrom Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishunapproved new drug
- 1FX-5248431-8 MECOBALAMIN (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 1FX-5410945-9 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 879-4088005-4 CHEESE AND CHEESE PRODUCTS, NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From Egypt, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 196-2556638-5 VEGETABLE & VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From Egypt, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. no process filing
- DBM-2604030-1 FISH MAW, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Hong Kong, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- K64-3065334-0 GINGER ROOT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Japan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- 417-0406924-8 LUPIN BEAN, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Jordan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivenutrition labeling
- 224-5109727-7 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. histamine
- 9VA-0301402-3 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. filth
- DZ1-5232468-4 TEA, SPICEFrom Myanmar, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNEI. no food-canning registration
- 349-2076923-8 MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.From Taiwan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unfit for foodfilth
- 037-0005113-3 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. filthSalmonella
- 332-0299565-1 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filthunsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 037-0005397-2 FRUIT FILLED FILLED/ICED COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERSFrom Saudi Arabia, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. color additive labelingnutrition labelingfalse or misleading labelno net quantity
- 259-4478409-6 MANGO (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- D97-2307351-3 MAHI MAHIFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. histaminenutrition labeling
- F57-6232972-4 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. filthSalmonella
- EMK-0152451-6 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Mexico, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2085273-6 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 1FX-5179592-0 VITAMIN E (TOCOPHEROL)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BJG-0217520-5 CANTALOUPE (VINE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary conditionsSalmonella
- 004-1755710-6 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITH FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- 1FX-0443653-1 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. filth
- 02K-0000216-6 MANGO, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. labeling
- U47-2604929-7 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From South Korea, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- EQ6-0032101-0 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. nutrition labeling
- BJG-0217389-5 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. filth
- NFT-2085272-8 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 9J4-0004335-1 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishlabelingunapproved new drugno manufacturer name+1 more
- T77-1664133-9 VEGETABLE & VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- F23-9354267-5 CHERRY, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Turkey, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- J21-0117957-5 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednutrition labelingingredients not listed+1 more
- KM6-3679305-1 PEANUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 9AJ-0014962-8 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Ukraine, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. supplement labelingno contact information
- 8B4-0012404-4 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Senegal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. supplement labelingno contact information
- SCS-1048146-1 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- EE3-1473575-8 MUSTARD OIL, CRUDE, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom Bangladesh, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNEI. unsafe food additive
- FY1-5020970-5 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. filth
- 791-5977739-5 PUMPKIN SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From China, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- J89-0147401-7 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- BLS-9052918-1 STRAWBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- AVV-9997859-9 STRINGBEANSFrom Egypt, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. no process filing
- ES6-4058342-4 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA), DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residuefilth
- 9AG-0092785-7 CHOCOLATE AND COCOA BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe food additive
- 8P5-0090176-1 SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. filth
- 8NP-0813009-2 SCADFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. HACCP failureinsanitary conditions
- KM6-3682737-0 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From India, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. filthno net quantitynutrition labeling
- AEK-0878033-9 ZINC (MINERAL)From Austria, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement labelingfalse or misleading labelnutrition labeling
- 791-5996663-4 PUMPKIN SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From China, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 9HX-5803463-5 MACAROON,FILLED OR ICED COOKIES, BISCUITS AND WAFERSFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedcolor not declared
- HK1-2601304-2 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- KM6-3674671-1 CHILI SAUCEFrom India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. filth
- 8B4-0012347-5 CASSAVA, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Nigeria, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. labelingnutrition labelingdietary supplement violationdietary ingredient labeling+4 more
- KM6-3677618-9 RICE, JASMINE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. pesticide residueSalmonella
- SCS-7300416-7 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- DR4-0702640-7 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- SCS-7682442-1 BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C.From Brazil, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filthinsanitary plant
- 277-0198514-8 MANGO (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- BNI-0148155-3 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- ASW-0145158-1 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 427-8801551-1 RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C.From Vietnam, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- KM6-3680439-5 MILK, FLAVORED (CHOCOLATE, ETC.)From India, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- BJG-0216772-3 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. filth
- 277-0198627-8 PALM NUT/PALM FRUIT/SUGAR PALM (NOT ARECA OR BETEL NUT), DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 9EX-2602439-1 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA), DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- EJ4-0060790-2 MIXED SPICE AND SEAONINGS, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading labelfilthunsafe color additive+4 more
- 224-3701408-1 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Philippines, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. color not declaredFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclaredno common name