FDA Import Refusals — Week 38 2026 (14–20 Sep)

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In week 38 of 2026 (14–20 Sep), FDA recorded 108 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 77 cite a hazard and 31 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, China and Mexico.

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Refusals (108)

SCS-3976683-5 2026-09-21 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
EBD-0834070-2 2026-09-21 GINSENG (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From China, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. Siberian ginseng mislabeled
788-1931281-6 2026-09-21 MORINGA OLEIFERA (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL (NOT TEAS II) CONTDFrom India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
635-1124891-4 2026-09-21 DATES (PIT FRUIT), (PIT FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
8NP-0813263-5 2026-09-21 SCADFrom Vietnam, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. HACCP failureinsanitary conditionsSalmonella
EVJ-1265443-3 2026-09-21 MIXED SPICES AND SEASONINGS, LIQUID, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From South Korea, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. ingredients not listedpreservative not declaredno common nameinsanitary handling
1FX-3841210-3 2026-09-21 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DWCI. poisonous substance
KM6-3683885-6 2026-09-21 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom Bangladesh, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedcolor not declaredno manufacturer name+4 more
KM6-3682524-2 2026-09-21 CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From United Arab Emirates, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handlingSalmonella
B4S-1015641-0 2026-09-21 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
EJ4-0061831-3 2026-09-21 OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From India, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. filth
8U2-0002155-2 2026-09-21 SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.)From China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling
B7S-2605071-7 2026-09-21 MUSSELSFrom South Korea, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. filthSalmonella
KM6-3687245-9 2026-09-21 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
ADM-0067385-2 2026-09-21 PEPPER, SWEET (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Jamaica, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
88P-0005791-7 2026-09-21 HAKE, HOT SMOKED, FISHFrom Nigeria, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
DS8-3034859-7 2026-09-21 RADISH (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Japan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additive
SCS-7212896-8 2026-09-21 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
BDD-6801609-2 2026-09-21 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Philippines, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. filth
NFT-2095221-3 2026-09-21 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
ANG-0099420-3 2026-09-21 CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuousno manufacturer name
F87-2600772-4 2026-09-21 FIG, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Turkey, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. pesticide residue
KM6-3682195-1 2026-09-21 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom India, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. filthSalmonella
NFT-2092909-6 2026-09-21 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
KM6-3684039-9 2026-09-21 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 English
KM6-3681644-9 2026-09-21 PEPPER,BLACK, WHOLE (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DSWI. filth
392-0263040-4 2026-09-21 CARAMEL CANDY PIECES, SOFT, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. mycotoxin
9AJ-0016300-9 2026-09-21 IMPORT MILK ACTFrom Poland, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNEI. inadequate process control
AEK-2075273-8 2026-09-20 DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.From India, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. supplement GMP failure
AEK-0660204-8 2026-09-19 MORINGA OLEIFERA (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL (NOT TEAS II) CONTDFrom India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
1FX-2339712-9 2026-09-19 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Israel, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. supplement labelingno net quantitynot in Englishlabeling+1 more
J21-0118259-5 2026-09-18 RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C.From Peru, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
9EX-2607150-9 2026-09-18 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
E4P-0102594-9 2026-09-18 FISH, N.E.C.From Guyana, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
9EX-2608545-9 2026-09-18 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
J89-0148207-7 2026-09-18 SAUCES, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. filth
406-0624126-9 2026-09-18 GROUPERSFrom Yemen, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
1FX-3974927-1 2026-09-18 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUITFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous or deleterious substancepoisonous substance
AQZ-0640243-5 2026-09-18 SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTSFrom Ecuador, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. Salmonella
551-4164699-9 2026-09-18 STRAWBERRIES, DRIED OR PASTEFrom China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
KM6-3682505-1 2026-09-18 SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C.From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
1FX-4130503-9 2026-09-18 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
AEK-2012048-0 2026-09-18 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
1FX-4833306-7 2026-09-18 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
AEK-9693655-2 2026-09-18 TRIBULUS (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
9EX-2608544-2 2026-09-18 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
AY0-0138073-4 2026-09-18 RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY)From Afghanistan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
BNI-0148134-8 2026-09-18 STRAWBERRY, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER AND CANDIEDFrom South Africa, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
9EX-2608239-9 2026-09-18 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
BDD-0733969-6 2026-09-18 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Philippines, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredlabelingno process filing
AC1-0009138-1 2026-09-18 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Egypt, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. filth
DZ1-1187947-1 2026-09-18 LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.From Vietnam, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. Salmonella
BNI-0148090-2 2026-09-18 RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C.From South Africa, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
AEK-2041526-0 2026-09-18 POTATO SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDFrom Canada, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
1FX-3165589-8 2026-09-18 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
AEK-9877847-3 2026-09-18 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 additive
BNI-0148877-2 2026-09-18 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
KL1-0299640-4 2026-09-18 SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Taiwan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unfit for food
CIU-4202359-2 2026-09-18 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP)From Canada, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. filthnot in Englishno process filing
1FX-3723196-7 2026-09-18 CHEWING GUM (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From United Kingdom, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
8B4-0012927-4 2026-09-17 FRUIT BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C.From Senegal, Beverage Bases. Import division DSWI. filth
BJG-0222584-4 2026-09-17 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Mexico, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
176-1052301-5 2026-09-17 PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Dominican Republic, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
SCS-7522631-4 2026-09-17 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
D97-2349635-9 2026-09-17 MAHI MAHIFrom Nicaragua, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
8Q4-0009450-9 2026-09-17 CORN CHIPS, FRIEDFrom Guatemala, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivenot to standard of identityno net quantitynot in English+5 more
1FX-3177504-3 2026-09-17 VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in English
1FX-0668404-8 2026-09-17 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. supplement labelingnot in Englishnutrition labeling
1FX-4473812-9 2026-09-17 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Colombia, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. color not declared
1FX-3437312-7 2026-09-17 VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)From El Salvador, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
KM6-3681136-6 2026-09-17 MINT CANDY, HARD, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Nepal, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveno net quantitynutrition labelingfilth
AEK-2071277-3 2026-09-17 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Cambodia, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
1FX-2815135-6 2026-09-17 TEA, N.E.C.From Colombia, Coffee and Tea. Import division DSEI. no net quantitynutrition labelingnot in English
1FX-1768517-4 2026-09-17 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. not in English
1FX-1166477-9 2026-09-17 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. supplement labelingnot in English
ASE-1514928-9 2026-09-17 MIXED PLAIN COOKIES,BISCUITS AND WAFERSFrom Honduras, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DSEI. undeclared allergennutrition labelingunsafe color additivecolor not declared
AEK-9671096-5 2026-09-16 VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
BQL-0114491-2 2026-09-16 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Ukraine, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
FY1-4096261-1 2026-09-16 DURIAN, DURION (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)From Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
1FX-8817877-7 2026-09-16 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
AEK-9687524-8 2026-09-16 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. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
1FX-4580917-4 2026-09-16 HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Canada, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
BJG-0221790-8 2026-09-16 SERRANO PEPPER, HOT (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
F23-9358945-2 2026-09-16 CARAMEL PUDDING (PIE FILLING) MIX (NOT CUSTARD)From Turkey, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DNEI. color not declared
ARE-1091358-5 2026-09-16 CHEESE, SEMISOFTFrom Portugal, Cheese and Cheese Products. Import division DNEI. Listeria monocytogenes
EB5-1628089-9 2026-09-16 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
1FX-2835400-0 2026-09-16 PSYLLIUM (FIBER)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
AEK-9687413-4 2026-09-16 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
8P5-0098268-8 2026-09-16 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe food additiveveterinary drug residue
AEK-9626498-9 2026-09-16 GINSENG (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
DS9-2513624-6 2026-09-16 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Canada, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNBI. supplement labelingnutrition labeling
300-3767741-9 2026-09-16 POTATO CHIPS,FRIEDFrom Canada, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
J50-0205888-9 2026-09-15 MUSHROOM, MOREL, FUNGI PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSEI. pesticide residue
SCS-8130531-7 2026-09-15 MIXED FRUIT (BABY)From United Kingdom, Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products. Import division DSEI. no process filing
EK4-0540470-9 2026-09-15 GELATIN, FLAVOREDFrom Poland, Gelatin, Rennet, Pudding Mixes, and Pie Fillings. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveno net quantitynot in Englishcolor not declared
D97-2288109-8 2026-09-15 SHRIMP & PRAWNSFrom Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
300-6069320-0 2026-09-15 COOKIE,BISCUIT,WAFER DOUGH, N.E.C.From Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. color not declared
KM6-3677456-4 2026-09-15 SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL, MIXED, FLAVORED JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, MARMALADES, BUTTERS AND CANDIEDFrom Taiwan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. unfit for food
KM6-3673724-9 2026-09-15 SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL, MIXED, FLAVORED JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, MARMALADES, BUTTERS AND CANDIEDFrom Taiwan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. unfit for food
1FX-3141803-2 2026-09-15 TEA, BLACKFrom India, Coffee and Tea. Import division DNBI. no net quantitynutrition labeling
83U-1461218-0 2026-09-15 PEPPER SAUCE (HOT, MILD, ETC.)From Mexico, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DSWI. no process filing
D97-2320521-4 2026-09-15 SNAPPER (RED, GRAY, MALABAR, ETC.)From Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
TXC-7508193-4 2026-09-15 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Finland, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. no manufacturer nameno net quantitynutrition labelinglabel not conspicuous+3 more
KM6-3673723-1 2026-09-15 SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL, MIXED, FLAVORED JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, MARMALADES, BUTTERS AND CANDIEDFrom Taiwan, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. unfit for food
BTC-0122984-7 2026-09-15 KAVA KAVA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From Vanuatu, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. insanitary plantinsanitary handling
D97-2286382-3 2026-09-15 GROUPERSFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. Salmonella
SCS-2753239-7 2026-09-15 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
J21-0117238-0 2026-09-15 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive