FDA Import Refusals — Week 34 2026 (17–23 Aug)
In week 34 of 2026 (17–23 Aug), FDA recorded 78 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 62 cite a hazard and 16 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, Mexico and China.
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Refusals (78)
- 551-4164597-5 STRAWBERRIES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 1FX-8479091-4 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Kenya, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- U47-2608728-9 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. refused establishment inspection
- DM4-0862427-6 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 DNEI. unsafe color additive
- 820-2205991-7 RASPBERRIES, RED (BERRY)From Guatemala, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plant
- KM6-3678700-4 FISH, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. veterinary drug residueno net quantity
- 8P5-0097665-6 FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 9KA-0001759-6 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Brazil, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handlingSalmonella
- KM6-3680877-6 FUNGUS, BLACK (CLOUD EARS), WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI)From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- DBD-0010064-2 SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADEDFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
- MDQ-0003739-0 OLIVES, BLACK, (PIT FRUIT)From Egypt, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. inadequate process controlno process filing
- BUU-1814674-2 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Hong Kong, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 820-2208676-1 RASPBERRIES, RED (BERRY)From Guatemala, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plant
- KM6-3681180-4 SAUCES, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. filthno food-canning registrationno process filing
- EJR-1044697-3 PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERS, N.E.C.From Honduras, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filthundeclared allergen
- 9SJ-0013175-1 PLUM, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Taiwan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 820-2207267-0 RASPBERRIES, RED (BERRY)From Guatemala, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plant
- 820-2207811-5 RASPBERRIES, RED (BERRY)From Guatemala, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plant
- KM6-3682688-5 CHUTNEYFrom India, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DNBI. filth
- 9DH-0083430-4 OAT FLAKES, ROLLED OATS,PUFFS,KRISPIES,LOOPS READY TO EATFrom Canada, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredno net quantitynutrition labeling
- MK8-6079781-2 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From United States, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- SCS-1532310-6 CARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 8RG-2689182-6 MIXED/ASSORTED SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS, FRUIT OR CHOCOLATE)From Brazil, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 1FX-6962668-7 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From United States, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-2237073-6 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- KM6-3684974-7 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- EFP-2608016-3 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. filth
- SCS-4787823-4 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 224-1502939-0 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. filthSalmonella
- 8BV-0008328-0 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- K80-2177755-3 HAW, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3687469-5 MIXED SPICE AND SEASONINGS, GROUND, CRACKED, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
- F57-6249991-5 CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS AND FRUITFrom Canada, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. false or misleading label
- BJG-0223200-6 RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- K09-0100327-5 SOFT CANDY WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Turkey, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe food additivecolor not declaredunsafe color additive
- DV1-0277753-4 MANGO (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
- 1FX-8484185-7 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- SCS-0774372-4 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom France, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DNEI. false or misleading label
- AEK-0929799-4 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. unapproved new drug
- EVY-0059419-8 ICE CREAM, REGULAR, NOT VANILLA OR VANILLIN FLAVOREDFrom China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additiveno net quantityno common nameingredients not listed+2 more
- 1FX-7771682-7 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 8P5-0095626-0 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 DWCI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuousno manufacturer namenutrition labeling
- 1FX-7738276-0 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., POWDER FORMULAFrom Denmark, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading labelnot in English
- 8QB-0001336-0 CHEESE PRODUCTS, STANDARDIZED, N.E.C.From Honduras, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary conditions
- AEK-2025110-3 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 9AG-0094541-2 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Suriname, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- KM6-3683555-5 MIXED SPICE AND SEAONINGS, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivesulfites not declaredunsafe food additivecolor not declared+2 more
- KM6-3684378-1 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- EQF-0068156-1 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA), DRIED OR PASTEFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residuefalse or misleading label
- SCS-7584360-4 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom United Kingdom, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous substance
- BJG-0221219-8 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. not in English
- SCS-2008457-8 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 551-2760150-5 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Germany, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DNBI. insanitary conditions
- AZK-1156018-0 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- K80-2177180-4 LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.From Philippines, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
- BJG-0212855-0 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3687201-2 MIXED SPICE AND SEASONINGS, GROUND, CRACKED, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. poisonous or deleterious substanceinsanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 9AF-1052713-6 COLOR ADJUNCTS (FOOD ADDITIVES FOR HUMAN USE)From Mexico, Food Additives - for Human Use. Import division DSWI. color not declaredunsafe color additive
- 8QB-0001357-6 CHEESE PRODUCTS, STANDARDIZED, N.E.C.From Honduras, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedno manufacturer nameno net quantityno common name+3 more
- KM6-3686197-3 SNAILS, AQUATIC, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- 8Q4-0009195-0 SOFT CANDY WITH FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From El Salvador, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3683866-6 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- SCS-7682396-9 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 conditionsinsanitary plant
- SCS-0246608-2 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
- 392-0263521-3 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 231-8328561-5 PASTRY (ECLAIRS, CREAM PUFFS) CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLEDFrom Italy, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- AEK-9654589-0 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3687152-7 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- AEK-0688406-7 BABY AND JUNIOR FOOD N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- E84-0129217-0 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Nicaragua, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AQZ-0645050-9 MAHI MAHIFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 417-0413508-0 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- AEK-0776320-3 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- BJG-0217261-6 ORAL REHYDRATION PRODUCTSFrom Mexico, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredlabel not conspicuous
- SCS-4391966-9 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling defectnutrition units incorrect
- 1FX-3383316-1 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUITFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- AEK-9632794-3 HYDROXOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN)From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. drug GMP failure
- W69-5237918-9 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Malaysia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. unapproved new drug