FDA Import Refusals — Week 35 2026 (24–30 Aug)
In week 35 of 2026 (24–30 Aug), FDA recorded 86 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 53 cite a hazard and 31 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, Mexico and China.
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Refusals (86)
- 176-1049181-7 GINGER ROOT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Brazil, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- SCS-0757943-4 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- KM6-3683373-3 MUSTARD, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonellaunsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 9EX-2605877-9 AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, N.E.C.,From Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. veterinary drug residuenutrition labeling
- BJG-0222252-8 RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- SCS-2120400-1 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 1FX-8856869-6 VITAMIN K (PHYTONADIONE)From El Salvador, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registeredunapproved new drugprescription legend missing+1 more
- J34-0107096-9 TAMARIND, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- AEK-9687391-2 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Sri Lanka, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 551-2748199-9 SALT, SEA (TABLE SALT)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- N4A-0519514-0 RICE STICKSFrom Philippines, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- SCS-0871086-3 CORN, (VEGETABLE)From Moldova, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. no process filing
- 392-0264222-7 BERRIES AND CORE, MIXEDFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- KM6-3681336-2 PEANUT, IN SHELLFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
- 1FX-8990523-6 VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)From Mexico, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- U10-1261250-7 CURRY PASTEFrom Thailand, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. filth
- DP4-3999678-7 RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)From India, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 8KP-0079102-1 CHUTNEYFrom India, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DNBI. filth
- 176-1049110-6 GINGER ROOT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Brazil, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- AEK-9615329-9 VITAMIN AFrom Philippines, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved animal drug
- DU7-0145149-2 MUSHROOM, SHIITAKE, PIECES AND STEMS, SLICEDFrom Hong Kong, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- KM6-1640199-8 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Pakistan, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listednot in Englishsupplement labelingno manufacturer name+2 more
- BJG-0220444-3 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 1FX-2930859-0 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 9BM-0177074-5 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. unapproved new drug
- MK8-6113319-9 ALMOND, BUTTERFrom Canada, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. no net quantitynot in Englishnutrition labeling
- B8P-0417482-1 TOMATO, DRIEDFrom Turkey, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 417-0414070-0 TOMATO, DRIEDFrom Egypt, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- 02K-0000306-5 GUAVA, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- AEK-2062503-3 TEA, BLACKFrom India, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNEI. unsafe food additive
- EF3-0564875-2 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 labelinglabelingnutrition labelingunauthorized health claim
- SCS-1064541-2 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-8006606-8 BABY AND JUNIOR FOOD N.E.C.From United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- SCS-1303595-9 BUBBLE GUM (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United States, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- FY4-0125551-5 RELISH, FRUIT BASED RELISHFrom United Kingdom, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DNBI. no net quantitynutrition labelingno food-canning registrationno process filing
- 274-2602882-8 VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From China, Vegetable Protein Products (Simulated Meats). Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substancemelamine
- 176-1049444-9 GINGER ROOT (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Brazil, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- K64-3065737-4 EELFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
- KM6-3675749-4 FISH, N.E.C.From Myanmar, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- TZ6-6178891-7 HAW, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 1FX-8169488-7 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notificationlabel not conspicuousfalse or misleading labelnot in English
- FY1-4102900-6 MACKEREL (ALL EXCEPT SCOMBEROMORUS SP, EG SPANISH OR KING SEE '22')From Japan, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. HACCP failure
- BNI-0149666-8 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Senegal, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- N77-0227082-8 PASTES, N.E.C.From Jordan, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivenutrition labeling
- EPM-0195535-6 ABALONEFrom Australia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. no process filing
- 8BL-0051174-6 SOYBEAN FLOUR, MEAL, OR POWDERFrom China, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- SCS-2989532-1 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
- BYX-0314651-5 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- NFT-2089398-7 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3684921-8 SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- AEK-9608089-8 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Germany, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. establishment not listednot in Englishforeign plant not registeredunapproved new drug
- U51-0064296-2 SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Jordan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredno net quantitynot in English+4 more
- EJ2-0204154-0 FLAVORED OR PARTY CRACKERSFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedundeclared allergennutrition labeling
- KM6-3682142-3 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. filthSalmonella
- DZ1-1188134-5 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 8QB-0001362-6 CHEESE PRODUCTS, STANDARDIZED, N.E.C.From Honduras, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedinsanitary conditionsno manufacturer nameno net quantity+3 more
- 1FX-8249756-1 OTHER FORMULA PRODUCTS, N.E.C., POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedfalse or misleading labelno manufacturer nameno net quantity
- 8B4-0012673-4 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C.From Haiti, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. no manufacturer nameno net quantityno common name
- 1FX-6538142-8 MILK BASE INFANT FORMULA PRODUCT (0-12 MONTHS), POWDER FORMULAFrom Switzerland, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no premarket notificationfalse or misleading labelnot in English
- EAY-0046804-6 OTHER FRUIT AND FRUIT PRODUCTS, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.From Senegal, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. not in Englishno net quantityno common namenutrition labeling
- BJG-0219887-6 GRAPE JUICE, BERRY JUICE OR CONCENTRATESFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. labelingnutrition labeling
- 1FX-3939997-7 TAPIOCA PUDDING (PIE FILLING) MIX (NOT CUSTARD)From Brazil, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DSEI. refused establishment inspection
- AEK-0894584-1 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. not in Englishunsafe food additiveunapproved new drug
- KM6-3684422-7 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. filth
- 300-2112446-7 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
- EJ4-0061398-3 PLUM, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- 1FX-0365341-8 VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 1FX-1721385-1 FISH, N.E.C.From Tanzania, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plant
- DR4-0706038-0 GRAPES (BERRY)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 1FX-0911638-6 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- H87-0302132-4 PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. filth
- 805-0136273-7 MIXED VEGETABLES, N.E.C.From Jordan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. no process filing
- BJG-0220348-6 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. labelingnutrition labeling
- 196-2561957-2 NUTS OR EDIBLE SEEDS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From Lebanon, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. pesticide residueno net quantitynutrition labeling
- 8YJ-0023119-5 MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C.From Mexico, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- W69-5216310-4 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. no adequate directionsunsafe food additivepoisonous or deleterious substanceunapproved new drug
- AEK-0894352-3 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. not in Englishunapproved new drug
- 1FX-4612627-2 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- EJU-0056754-4 SEAWEED (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Vietnam, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedno manufacturer namenot in Englishnutrition labeling
- 1FX-6811808-2 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- 1FX-6752620-2 COENZYME Q10 (VIT/MIN/PROTEIN/UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPEC FOR HUMAN/ANIMAL, N.E.C.)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BJG-0216901-8 ORAL REHYDRATION PRODUCTSFrom Mexico, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuousfalse or misleading labelnot in English+3 more
- EJ2-0204718-2 SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.From Philippines, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DWCI. Salmonella
- AEK-9764093-0 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- AEK-9844723-6 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Sri Lanka, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BJG-0217319-2 ORAL REHYDRATION PRODUCTSFrom Mexico, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuousfalse or misleading labelnot in English+3 more