FDA Import Refusals — Week 32 2026 (3–9 Aug)
In week 32 of 2026 (3–9 Aug), FDA recorded 112 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 90 cite a hazard and 21 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were China, India and Mexico.
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Refusals (112)
- KM6-3683015-0 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- KM6-3678694-9 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filthunsafe color additiveingredients not listedno net quantity+4 more
- KM6-1647221-3 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- AZR-0001928-2 RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Turkey, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 823-0223518-7 FISH MAW, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- BJG-0222688-3 STRINGBEANSFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 551-4163463-1 BAKLAVAFrom Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredundeclared allergennutrition labeling
- U72-0540831-4 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), WHOLE (SPICE)From Mexico, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. filth
- BQK-2586213-6 YAMS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- ASE-1514561-8 FLUID/DRY MILK PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From Honduras, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveno net quantitynot in Englishnutrition labeling
- KM6-3675831-0 FOODS (INCLUDING WATER) WITH EXCESSIVE NUTRITIONAL CLAIMSFrom India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedno net quantityno common namenutrition labeling
- U72-0540487-5 NUTS, IN SHELL, N.E.C.From Nigeria, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSWI. no net quantitynutrition labelingingredients not listedno manufacturer name+3 more
- SCS-0306034-8 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- BQL-0113376-6 BABY AND JUNIOR FOOD N.E.C.From Croatia, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DNEI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
- DP4-8684251-2 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Turkey, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 1FX-7670942-7 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)
- NFT-2086091-1 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- AEK-9607166-5 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom Thailand, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- 635-1123875-8 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- NFT-2086797-3 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2085359-3 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2088221-2 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2086106-7 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2088219-6 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additive
- NFT-2086093-7 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2088223-8 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additive
- NFT-2088220-4 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 1FX-8676380-2 ZINC (MINERAL)From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- K80-2176656-4 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 300-6017332-8 COOKIE,BISCUIT,WAFER DOUGH, N.E.C.From Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 04Y-1186911-6 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- DM4-0863908-4 PEPPER, SWEET (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Honduras, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. labeling
- KM6-3670479-3 CHANA DAL, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary plant
- KM6-3684756-8 PERCH, FRESH WATER (YELLOW, LAKE)From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- NFT-2086077-0 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2085361-9 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2085362-7 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3679029-7 SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednot in Englishno common name+1 more
- DR4-0705409-4 JALAPENO PEPPER, HOT (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- NFT-2086096-0 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. color not declared
- 1FX-0326607-0 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- NFT-2083272-0 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additiveFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- NFT-2088222-0 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additive
- NFT-2088217-0 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NF7-0001078-0 BAKED SNACK FOOD, N.E.C.From Bangladesh, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- NFT-2086085-3 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. FD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- NFT-2086090-3 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2086089-5 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2086105-9 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- N56-0051180-6 HAKE, HOT SMOKED, FISHFrom Nigeria, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. flavor not declaredno common namelabelingnutrition labeling+6 more
- NFT-2085498-9 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2094792-4 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- DR4-0705419-3 JALAPENO PEPPER, HOT (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 9AJ-0014527-9 RICE STARCH SNACKS, BAKEDFrom India, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- AEK-0763875-1 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- DM4-0861720-5 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From El Salvador, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additive
- 9UG-0152403-8 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedlabel not conspicuouscolor not declared+3 more
- AEK-0874363-4 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 9NX-0007804-1 MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE, PIECES AND STEMS, SLICEDFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 635-1124046-5 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 02K-0000256-2 SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, DRIED OR PASTE, N.E.C.From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. labelingnutrition labeling
- EJ2-0204862-8 TEA, GREENFrom Philippines, Coffee and Tea. Import division DWCI. no process filing
- 9R3-0035396-0 MORINGA OLEIFERA (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL (NOT TEAS II) CONTDFrom India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- KM6-3682346-0 FISH, N.E.C.From Myanmar, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. Salmonella
- SCS-9330063-7 CARAMEL CANDY PIECES, HARD, WITH FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. filth
- N2T-0003803-2 CHEESE, HISPANIC/LATINO/MEXICAN STYLE, ALL VARIETIES, INCLUDING QUESOFrom Mexico, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 1FX-3323262-0 GLYCINE (PROTEIN)From Malaysia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement labelingdietary ingredient labeling
- AEK-0710854-0 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 9AJ-0013838-1 RICE FLOURFrom India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- SCS-7926773-5 BABY AND JUNIOR FOOD N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- 8B4-0012422-6 SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.)From Senegal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedno net quantitynot in Englishno common name+3 more
- AEK-0780301-7 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- EVJ-1262015-2 FISH, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residue
- KM6-3683614-0 SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- KM6-3681230-7 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- AEK-0766811-3 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Colombia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listednot in Englishforeign plant not registeredunapproved new drug
- INL-1254517-1 GINSENG UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITY FOR HUMANS OR ANIMALSFrom China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. supplement labelingSiberian ginseng mislabeleddietary ingredient labelingno contact information
- 1FX-2479062-8 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREESFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. unsafe food additive
- E84-0128500-0 TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- DR4-0705408-6 JALAPENO PEPPER, HOT (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- SCS-1375360-1 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 00R-0002760-8 GLUCOSE AND CORN SYRUPFrom Taiwan, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 9NX-0007847-0 ANCHOVYFrom South Korea, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- SCS-0579957-0 VITAMIN E (TOCOPHEROL)From United Kingdom, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. no manufacturer name
- 00R-0002865-5 GLUCOSE AND CORN SYRUPFrom Taiwan, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 1FX-3475126-3 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. color not declared
- 9PM-2686917-4 SOY SAUCEFrom India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. filth
- B5Q-0007683-5 OYSTERS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. labeling
- 224-5113645-5 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Italy, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. inadequate process control
- EQN-0048610-3 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From South Africa, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. establishment not listedno adequate directionsforeign plant not registeredunapproved animal drug+2 more
- 8UE-0365046-1 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA), DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 9X2-0533835-9 PINEAPPLE (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From Canada, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. no process filing
- ASW-0145164-9 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 8RG-2689020-8 MACARONI/NOODLE PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. filthno net quantitynot in Englishno common name+1 more
- 918-5443461-9 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- DM4-0856097-5 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From El Salvador, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BNI-0146958-2 TAPIOCA STARCH PRODUCTFrom Ghana, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. not to standard of identityundeclared allergennutrition labelinglabeling
- KM6-1651564-9 PIGEON PEAS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 9EX-2606663-2 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 635-1123931-9 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 8AH-0001262-7 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From Pakistan, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- DM4-0856106-4 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From El Salvador, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 8QB-0001363-4 CHEESE PRODUCTS, STANDARDIZED, N.E.C.From Honduras, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary conditionsinsanitary plantinsanitary handling
- ASE-1514023-9 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED W/FRUIT CANDYFrom Costa Rica, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unfit for food
- SCS-8525965-0 CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom United Kingdom, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. no net quantityundeclared allergennutrition labeling
- BJG-0218113-8 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. filth
- SCS-0596507-2 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 300-6025625-5 BAKLAVAFrom Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- EQW-0060917-4 FRUIT BEVERAGE BASES, LIQUID, N.E.C.From Colombia, Beverage Bases. Import division DSEI. not in Englishno common namenutrition labeling
- DM4-0862426-8 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From El Salvador, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- DBH-2001440-7 MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE , WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From Hong Kong, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- 224-1302687-7 PUMPKIN SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From China, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue