FDA Import Refusals — Week 33 2026 (10–16 Aug)
In week 33 of 2026 (10–16 Aug), FDA recorded 105 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 61 cite a hazard and 44 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, China and Mexico.
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Refusals (105)
- KM6-3674485-6 LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- NF7-0001084-8 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From Bangladesh, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- SCS-3099281-0 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Canada, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- CFQ-8133188-2 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Guatemala, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuousundeclared allergennutrition labeling
- 274-2600018-1 DRIED SOUP, N.E.C.From China, Soups. Import division DNEI. no process filing
- KM6-3677854-0 MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALITIES, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BQL-0112556-4 PLUM SAUCEFrom Georgia, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. no process filing
- 04Y-1186935-5 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- 417-0412883-8 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. nitrofuran
- KM6-1644812-2 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. bulking agent addedlabeling
- NMB-0001514-4 SAGE, WHOLE (SPICE)From Albania, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- M34-7963971-8 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. filth
- 9AJ-0016222-5 RICE FLAKES,PUFFS,KRISPIES,LOOPS READY TO EATFrom Serbia, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listednot in EnglishFSVP violationnutrition labeling
- 718-1128648-4 FILBERT, HAZELNUT, SPREADFrom Turkey, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. nutrition labelingingredients not listedno manufacturer nameno net quantity+1 more
- BJG-0220277-7 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 9GX-0257348-2 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. unsafe food additiveunsafe dietary usepoisonous substance
- H67-1721368-9 BETEL NUT, IN SHELLFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous substance
- 1FX-1735255-0 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Lithuania, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement labelingno manufacturer namelabeling
- 1FX-6312744-3 L-ARGININE (PROTEIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- DM4-0861073-9 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 additivecolor not declared
- 1FX-0078981-9 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- NFT-2071592-5 ICE CREAM AND RELATED PRODUCTS ON A STICK(S) (EXCLUDING FRUIT FLAVORED ICES)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. not in English
- 8B4-0012704-7 TILAPIA, HOT SMOKED, FISHFrom Ghana, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. labeling
- AEK-0418776-0 ACACIA RIGIDULA (HERBAL AND BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS II)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. label not conspicuousundeclared allergenlabelingnutrition labeling
- 1FX-5538460-6 BIOTIN (VITAMIN H, COENZYME R)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- NFT-2071280-7 ICE CREAM AND RELATED PRODUCTS ON A STICK(S) (EXCLUDING FRUIT FLAVORED ICES)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. not in English
- SCS-3067244-6 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-9743675-0 CRABFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- BJG-0219758-9 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. unsafe food additiveno food-canning registrationno process filing
- SCS-8521605-5 RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Turkey, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 334-7249069-8 WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATEFrom United States, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- NFT-2090484-2 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2071263-3 ICE CREAM AND RELATED PRODUCTS ON A STICK(S) (EXCLUDING FRUIT FLAVORED ICES)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. not in English
- SCS-0057052-1 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 231-7024813-9 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, PIECES AND STEMS, SLICED, N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- EI5-3652997-4 TOPPINGS WITHOUT FRUIT, NUTS OR CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Turkey, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. color additive labeling
- 1FX-0175266-7 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- NFT-2090470-1 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3673065-7 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedcolor not declaredno manufacturer nameno net quantity+5 more
- EI5-5680566-8 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT)From Canada, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. labeling
- W69-5221285-1 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-9331906-6 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- DP4-3993813-6 CORN, (VEGETABLE)From Israel, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. no process filingcolor additive labeling
- 1FX-0133126-4 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Saint Lucia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement labelingdietary ingredient labelingplant part not declaredunapproved new drug
- 1FX-7527302-9 SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 1FX-8489145-6 MECOBALAMIN (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- NFT-2090485-9 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BJG-0220625-7 SOFT DRINK, CITRUS FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATEDFrom Mexico, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSWI. not in English
- 1FX-1166687-3 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- WRT-1813888-5 WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATEFrom Canada, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNBI. false or misleading label
- 231-7595531-6 BERRIES AND VINE FRUIT, MIXEDFrom Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 1FX-7305993-3 COFFEE READY TO DRINK, N.E.C.From Canada, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNBI. no process filing
- AEK-0711162-7 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Cambodia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- KM6-3686151-0 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 1FX-5061069-0 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuousno manufacturer name
- AEK-0701619-8 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. label not conspicuousnot in Englishnutrition labeling
- AEK-9586328-6 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.From Thailand, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. not in Englishno contact informationnutrition labeling
- SCS-8734580-4 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- KM6-3686312-8 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- AEK-0969505-6 GINSENG (HERBAL & BOTANICAL TEAS)From South Korea, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no contact information
- 1FX-3338150-0 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-8713373-9 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-1350071-2 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no manufacturer nameno contact informationnutrition labeling
- CIU-5311638-4 LENTILS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 1FX-6463104-7 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- 1FX-6202563-0 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- KM6-3681256-2 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- KM6-3686138-7 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- SCS-7786521-7 CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDY, WITH FRUIT AND FRUIT PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Mexico, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 9DH-0081967-7 SOFT DRINK, COLA, CARBONATEDFrom Canada, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- DU7-0144250-9 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
- 1FX-6349048-6 VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- 9DH-0081983-4 SOFT DRINK, COLA, CARBONATEDFrom Canada, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- SCS-7656983-6 FRIED SNACK FOODS, N.E.C.From Canada, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNBI. filth
- AEK-0526216-6 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- 1FX-0065306-4 OMEGA-3 (FATS AND LIPID SUBSTANCES)From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- EVR-0187313-7 POTATO SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDFrom China, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedmelamine
- KM6-3681258-8 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonellaunapproved new drug
- 084-1806025-0 ONION BULB (YELLOW, WHITE, RED, ETC.) (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From United Kingdom, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. inadequate process controlno acidified-food filingno food-canning registration
- ASE-1514365-4 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED W/FRUIT CANDYFrom Costa Rica, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivenot in Englishunfit for foodnutrition labeling
- 231-8324531-2 FOOD ADDITIVES FOR HUMAN USE, N.E.C.From Malaysia, Food Additives - for Human Use. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listed
- U72-0540751-4 SNAPPER (RED, GRAY, MALABAR, ETC.)From Nigeria, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. filthinsanitary plant
- MQ9-0213297-5 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- BJG-0216005-8 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
- 300-3744048-7 PROTEIN N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BJG-0220489-8 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- F57-7684007-0 BOK CHOY (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- BYX-0314799-2 SPINACH (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- U72-0540722-5 TILAPIAFrom Nigeria, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary plant
- EAY-0053480-5 ANCHOVYFrom Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. insanitary plant
- AEK-9647966-0 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Nicaragua, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedno net quantityno common namenutrition labeling+1 more
- 176-1051336-2 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Dominican Republic, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- NFT-2090053-5 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivemelamine
- AEK-0869578-4 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Australia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
- AEK-0766887-3 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Cambodia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- BYX-0314438-7 SPINACH (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 82S-0005185-0 MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C.From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. filthpoisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 008-5020121-1 BEANS, CORN, AND PEA, N.E.C. (VEGETABLE)From Thailand, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- AEK-0516526-0 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- 8NP-0151205-6 MULTIPLE VITAMINS (MVI-12 VITAMIN COMBO) (VITAMIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- AEK-0704278-0 ALOE (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL (NOT TEAS) II (CONTINUED))From Spain, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in English
- AEK-0813164-0 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUITFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- 83U-1460989-7 LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
- EUG-0050479-5 MIXED FRUIT FLAVORED IMITATION FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Costa Rica, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
- 417-0414412-4 SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.)From Portugal, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. HACCP failure