FDA Import Refusals — Week 36 2026 (31 Aug–6 Sep)

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In week 36 of 2026 (31 Aug–6 Sep), FDA recorded 64 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 44 cite a hazard and 19 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, China and Mexico.

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Refusals (64)

AQZ-0620764-4 2026-09-07 GROUPERSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. nutrition labelinglabeling
BJG-0221028-3 2026-09-04 SAUCES, N.E.C.From Mexico, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DSWI. label not conspicuousnot in English
EH3-2671074-4 2026-09-04 JELLY FRUIT POPPERS CANDYFrom Costa Rica, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unfit for food
SCS-1740541-4 2026-09-04 TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Italy, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. filth
98F-0130874-9 2026-09-04 SOFT DRINK, COLA, CARBONATEDFrom Canada, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. no net quantitynutrition labeling
DM4-0859763-9 2026-09-04 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 additivecolor not declared
BJG-0222298-1 2026-09-04 LOW FAT MILK PRODUCT, N.E.C.From Mexico, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DSWI. no process filing
551-4156704-7 2026-09-03 OLIVES, BLACK, (PIT FRUIT)From Morocco, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. no process filing
AEK-9687435-7 2026-09-03 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
AEK-9744514-0 2026-09-03 TZAHP CHOY (CHINESE CANNED SWEET PICKLES MADE FROM MIXED VEGETABLES), WITH SAUCEFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. no food-canning registrationno process filing
EI5-4041505-3 2026-09-03 BLUEBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
AEK-9770595-6 2026-09-03 MORINGA OLEIFERA (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL (NOT TEAS II) CONTDFrom Nigeria, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
NUV-4010000-3 2026-09-03 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Japan, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuousno manufacturer namenutrition labeling
AEK-0890916-9 2026-09-03 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. ingredients not listedsupplement labelingno manufacturer namelabeling+1 more
991-0278711-8 2026-09-03 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom Ecuador, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filth
231-7584417-1 2026-09-03 BLUEBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. E. coli O157:H7
AMN-0113624-7 2026-09-03 MAYONNAISEFrom Colombia, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DSEI. no process filing
T77-1669447-8 2026-09-03 VEGETABLE & VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
1FX-8502518-7 2026-09-03 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
9EX-2607398-4 2026-09-03 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
521-0112062-5 2026-09-03 TREVALLYFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
KM6-3677873-0 2026-09-03 CHILI SAUCEFrom India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNEI. filth
EPM-0196013-3 2026-09-03 SQUID, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIESFrom South Korea, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
K09-0100080-0 2026-09-03 FRUIT/FRUIT FLAVORED PREPARED DRY COOKIE MIX WITHOUT MILK OR EGGFrom China, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
AEK-9815893-2 2026-09-02 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUITFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe food additivepoisonous or deleterious substance
F12-0076852-3 2026-09-02 BLUEBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary conditionsinsanitary plant
918-5447315-3 2026-09-02 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
E6G-0053164-5 2026-09-02 BLACKBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
1FX-1024215-5 2026-09-02 BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C.From Mexico, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. filth
DP4-1082016-2 2026-09-02 MIXED CEREAL FLAKES,SHREDDED AND OTHER FORMS READY TO EATFrom Portugal, Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
231-7579212-3 2026-09-02 BLUEBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary conditionsinsanitary handling
231-7584077-3 2026-09-02 BLUEBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
551-4180180-0 2026-09-02 CASHEW, SHELLEDFrom Vietnam, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
1FX-7315055-9 2026-09-02 LICORICE (HERBAL & BOTANICAL TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
551-2857468-5 2026-09-02 CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From Indonesia, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNBI. charge 3910 (not in FDA's published charge table)
9EX-2607184-8 2026-09-02 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
231-7583935-3 2026-09-02 BLUEBERRIES (BERRY)From Chile, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
SCS-3561905-3 2026-09-02 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
442-6877809-7 2026-09-02 MUSTARD OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom India, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNBI. unsafe food additiveunapproved new drug
AEK-9815810-6 2026-09-02 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
AQZ-0635526-0 2026-09-02 EDIBLE BIRD'S NEST, READY-TO-EAT (MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALTIES, SIDE DISHES & DESSERTS)From Indonesia, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DWCI. Salmonella
9DH-0082200-2 2026-09-02 SOFT DRINK, COLA, CARBONATEDFrom Canada, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. no net quantitynutrition labeling
DE6-9014318-0 2026-09-02 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Portugal, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. no process filing
AEK-9600123-3 2026-09-02 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Sri Lanka, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
AEK-2014469-6 2026-09-02 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUITFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
551-4180059-6 2026-09-02 DATES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Canada, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filth
9L9-0254396-1 2026-09-02 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. FSVP violation
K79-0194679-1 2026-09-02 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. filth
BYX-0314869-3 2026-09-02 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
AEK-0932574-6 2026-09-01 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Sweden, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. dietary ingredient labeling
823-0223831-4 2026-09-01 ICE CREAM AND RELATED PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. melamineFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
KM6-3681010-3 2026-09-01 FISH, N.E.C.From Myanmar, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
N56-0051318-2 2026-09-01 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declarednot in EnglishFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
D97-2315903-1 2026-09-01 GROUPERSFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. veterinary drug residue
EJ4-0061515-2 2026-09-01 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
DP4-1069528-3 2026-09-01 CHILI SAUCEFrom India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. ingredients not listedlabelingno food-canning registrationno process filing+4 more
EPS-2159975-6 2026-09-01 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. establishment not listednot in Englishunapproved new drug
NAU-0006152-2 2026-09-01 MARSHMALLOW CANDY, SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Italy, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedno net quantitynot in English+2 more
TXC-7508407-8 2026-09-01 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveno net quantitynot in Englishnutrition labeling+1 more
NFT-2094189-3 2026-09-01 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. FD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
8MH-0116289-6 2026-09-01 SPINACH (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
1FX-6593439-0 2026-09-01 CHEESE, GOAT, N.E.C.From France, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
NFT-2092697-7 2026-09-01 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. FD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
823-0223530-2 2026-09-01 ICE CREAM AND RELATED PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. FD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared