FDA Import Refusals — Week 30 2026 (20–26 Jul)
In week 30 of 2026 (20–26 Jul), FDA recorded 121 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 75 cite a hazard and 45 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, China and Mexico.
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Refusals (121)
- EVR-0187913-4 MUNG BEANS, JUICE OR DRINKFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. no process filing
- EJ2-0204112-8 PAPRIKA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Peru, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. filth
- DU7-0144475-2 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- DU7-0144527-0 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- J34-0106871-6 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA), DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 065-0914763-0 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredno manufacturer nameno net quantity+2 more
- 1FX-6095761-0 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 02K-0000274-5 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednot in English
- BQK-2584886-1 DURIAN, DURION (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- 224-1302283-5 PUMPKIN SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From China, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- K09-0098816-1 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Iraq, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. filth
- KM6-3678911-7 CARPFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 8RG-2688475-5 CHOCOLATE SYRUP (EXCEPT CHOCOLATE CANDY AND CHOCOLATE BEVERAGE BASE)From Turkey, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 8RG-2688159-5 BREAD SNACKS, N.E.C.From India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- EKH-1039143-4 MILK, DRIEDFrom China, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading label
- 1FX-4412374-3 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- U72-0540644-1 TORTILLASFrom Mexico, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listednot to standard of identityno manufacturer nameno net quantity+1 more
- AEK-9580998-2 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- KM6-3679730-0 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From India, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- KM6-3681555-7 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- EVR-0187925-8 TEA, LIQUIDFrom China, Coffee and Tea. Import division DWCI. no process filingunsafe color additivecolor not declared
- SCS-6426077-8 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Brazil, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. insanitary plant
- CEA-0155920-7 PUMPKIN SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From Bulgaria, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- 1FX-7135529-1 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICAL TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AVV-9997731-0 FISH, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. HACCP failureinsanitary conditions
- 1FX-6158755-6 MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. not in Englishnutrition labeling
- 1FX-4028505-8 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. unapproved new drug
- SCS-0464570-9 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
- SCS-6226795-7 SOFT CANDY WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Brazil, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. insanitary plant
- DP4-1035044-2 TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Lebanon, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- AEK-9607129-3 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUITFrom Cambodia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- SCS-0128470-0 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom Thailand, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- KM6-3678654-3 RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 1FX-7445118-8 VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-9592311-4 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
- AEK-0896442-0 VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 1FX-5850739-3 MECOBALAMIN (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 1FX-5271248-6 VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listednot in Englishforeign plant not registered
- 8Q4-0009113-3 GELATIN, FLAVOREDFrom Costa Rica, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DNEI. unfit for food
- 1FX-4385526-1 VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 1FX-1478262-6 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
- 1FX-7224560-8 BOSWELLIA (HERBAL & BOTANICAL TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- KM6-3679362-2 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-0438204-8 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUITFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- SCS-1551433-2 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-7093376-4 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 plant
- KM6-3675095-2 MIXED SPICE AND SEAONINGS, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- 823-0224107-8 GROUPERSFrom Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listednot to standard of identityno manufacturer nameno net quantity+1 more
- 1FX-5695096-7 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AMN-0113062-0 BLACK BEANSFrom Argentina, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- AEK-0899871-7 BETEL NUT (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL TEAS II, CONTINUED)From Thailand, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- AEK-0531701-0 VANILLA BEAN, RAW MATERIAL FOR EXTRACTS AND FLAVORSFrom Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- KM6-3673421-2 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 1FX-3613913-7 BIOTIN (VITAMIN H, COENZYME R)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- 1FX-4779827-7 VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-0552157-9 VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in Englishunapproved animal drug
- 8DU-1816855-9 SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.)From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listednot to standard of identityno manufacturer nameno net quantity+3 more
- 1FX-5448739-2 VITAMIN K (PHYTONADIONE)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listed
- 334-7247600-2 MUSSELSFrom Italy, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. false or misleading label
- KM6-3680277-9 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From Saudi Arabia, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- CEA-0155919-9 PUMPKIN SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From Bulgaria, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- BDD-0758295-6 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Philippines, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 224-1302685-1 PUMPKIN SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From China, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- BQL-0113684-3 SQUASH, SUMMER (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Poland, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. no process filing
- AMH-0035575-3 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. filth
- KM6-3680992-3 MUSTARD, PREPAREDFrom India, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DSWI. sulfites not declared
- AFP-2620920-4 FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C.From Haiti, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedno manufacturer nameno net quantityno common name+2 more
- 231-6437857-9 LYCHEE, LICHEE, LITCHI, LEECHEE (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. inadequate process control
- 1FX-6318578-9 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- U72-0540691-2 FISH, N.E.C.From Ghana, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantfilthSalmonella
- EUG-0050057-9 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 8N5-0028669-6 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 8MN-0018195-7 PAPAYA (PAPAW), JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE,BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Philippines, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- 1FX-5884664-3 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 1FX-2198343-2 PLUM (PIT FRUIT)From Japan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivenot in English
- 1FX-2767843-2 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Japan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. not in English
- DM4-0864218-7 OKRA (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Honduras, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- 1FX-6015157-8 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- SCS-0858544-8 BUBBLE GUM (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Canada, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedunsafe food additiveno net quantity+1 more
- 1FX-6298101-4 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. unapproved new drug
- 8N5-0028666-2 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- D97-2299122-8 GROUPERSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
- 1FX-6651417-5 MAGNESIUM (MINERAL)From Lithuania, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedsupplement labelingundeclared allergennutrition labeling
- 1FX-0510425-2 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), READY TO FEEDFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notificationfalse or misleading labelnot in English
- BWS-0006775-4 MUSTARD OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom Bangladesh, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNEI. unsafe food additive
- 1FX-3376590-0 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Japan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. not in English
- 8MH-0081508-0 LETTUCE, HEAD (E.G. ICEBERG) (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residueno manufacturer name
- BJG-0220567-1 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- 9WF-1052864-6 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom South Korea, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DWCI. no process filing
- DM4-0864580-0 OKRA (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Honduras, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
- 224-1900952-1 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- DU7-0143256-7 FUNGUS, WHITE, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- 8MH-0081472-9 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 8MH-0081275-6 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- DU7-0143831-7 ENOKITAKEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- DP4-1052020-0 ARTICHOKE (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Spain, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- 264-0819864-1 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 9YL-0082955-7 MANGO (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- AD1-0942769-1 IMITATION MILK OR MILK TYPE PRODUCT, N.E.C.From Canada, Filled Milk and Imitation Milk Products. Import division DWCI. no process filing
- BQL-0114368-2 PEASFrom Russia, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- AEK-0676270-1 VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AD1-0942931-7 IMITATION MILK OR MILK TYPE PRODUCT, N.E.C.From Canada, Filled Milk and Imitation Milk Products. Import division DWCI. no process filing
- 83U-1458943-8 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 1FX-1596768-0 VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- SCS-3536231-5 CRAYFISH (CRAWFISH), FRESH WATERFrom Nigeria, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- NRR-0000190-6 SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED PASTE)From Turkey, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. pesticide residuenutrition labelingno process filing
- AZK-1156252-5 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 300-7996851-9 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Canada, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- AQZ-0642616-0 MAHI MAHIFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- T77-1663075-3 VEGETABLE & VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- AEK-0481065-0 MULTIPLE VITAMINS (MVI-12 VITAMIN COMBO) (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failureunapproved new drug
- AEK-0487250-2 VALERIAN (HERBAL & BOTANICALS II)From El Salvador, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- DR4-0696708-0 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- AEK-0552043-1 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. supplement GMP failure
- 1FX-8440062-0 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUITFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- WRT-1809694-3 MUNG BEANFrom Myanmar, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 1FX-5591651-4 VITAMIN E (TOCOPHEROL)From Colombia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in English
- AEK-0734831-0 MECOBALAMIN (VITAMIN)From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- AEK-0481108-8 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-0521586-7 L-LYSINE (PROTEIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listednutrition labelingunapproved new drug
- 02K-0000269-5 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. filthcolor not declaredunsafe color additive