FDA Import Refusals — Week 39 2026 (21–27 Sep)
In week 39 of 2026 (21–27 Sep), FDA recorded 106 refusals affecting food entries offered for import: 80 cite a hazard and 26 are labelling or registration failures. The most-affected origin countries were India, China and Canada.
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Refusals (106)
- AVV-4672301-7 MORINGA OLEIFERA (HERBAL AND BOTANICAL TEAS II, (CONTINUED)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. Salmonella
- CIU-5316512-6 MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- 1FX-1847601-1 VITAMIN D2 (CALCIFEROL)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- U47-2604605-3 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- DP4-1107653-3 CREAM, SOURFrom Poland, Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products. Import division DNBI. false or misleading label
- DR4-0710485-7 PRICKLE PEAR (CORE FRUIT)From Mexico, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- J21-0119554-8 FLAVORED CANDY, SOFT (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- 300-6087487-5 BAKLAVAFrom Canada, Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- SCS-5994566-5 CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom Canada, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- 581-0316114-6 SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED)From India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNBI. refused establishment inspection
- 9L9-0255597-3 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- NFT-2097854-9 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2098883-7 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- U47-2605787-8 SEAWEED, DRIED OR PASTEFrom South Korea, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- 1FX-5166112-3 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- 1FX-3390437-7 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
- NBN-0007359-9 SALSAFrom Mexico, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additive
- NBN-0007107-2 SALSAFrom Mexico, Dressings and Condiments. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredfilth
- 1FX-5136192-2 POTATO SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKEDFrom Canada, Snack Food Items (Flour, Meal, or Vegetable Base). Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- BNI-0150355-4 RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C.From South Africa, Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch. Import division DSEI. pesticide residueno process filing
- JJ8-8612087-9 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Pakistan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- EVR-0192417-9 PASSION FRUIT, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUITFrom Vietnam, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. color not declared
- KM6-1647376-5 PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)From India, Spices, Flavors, and Salts. Import division DWCI. filth
- 1FX-3503980-0 PROBIOTICS (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
- CDX-0092119-9 MAHI MAHIFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- 1FX-5122163-9 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
- 1FX-5695390-5 BIOTIN (VITAMIN H, COENZYME R)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-2108796-9 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 DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BDD-6711353-6 NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Philippines, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- BDD-0733976-1 CARAMEL CANDY PIECES, HARD, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT) (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Philippines, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. color not declaredlabel not conspicuousfalse or misleading labelnutrition labeling
- 9AR-0447184-3 STRAWBERRY JUICE, BERRY JUICE OR CONCENTRATESFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedno net quantitynot in English+4 more
- J89-0148414-9 SAUCES, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. filth
- 1FX-4222656-4 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additive
- 1FX-4275981-2 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, TOPPINGS OR SYRUPSFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- 1FX-4166735-4 VITAMIN E (TOCOPHEROL)From Guatemala, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- AEK-2006171-8 BETEL NUT (HERBAL AND BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS II)From Thailand, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- 1FX-5191937-2 JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Sweden, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. ingredients not listedlabel not conspicuouscolor not declaredno manufacturer name+6 more
- 1FX-2008624-6 MEAL REPLACEMENTS (NOT LABELED FOR TREATMENT OF DISEASE)From South Korea, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. not in English
- J89-0148454-5 SAUCES, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. filth
- AEK-2044176-1 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- J89-0148388-5 SAUCES, N.E.C.From India, Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties (Total Diet). Import division DNBI. filth
- DM4-0861725-4 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 DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- NFT-2098486-9 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. FD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- W69-5254232-3 TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIEDFrom Philippines, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- AEK-9677623-0 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- AEK-9855355-3 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
- KM6-3682531-7 BETEL NUT, SHELLEDFrom India, Nuts and Edible Seeds. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substanceunapproved new drug
- FY1-4103556-5 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- N56-0051349-7 SWEET POTATO (MICROGREEN)From Vietnam, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. FSVP violation
- 1FX-3056038-6 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
- H77-0241555-2 BEVERAGE BASE NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.From India, Beverage Bases. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additive
- EAA-0057743-9 SODA WATER, CARBONATEDFrom Jordan, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additivecolor not declaredno net quantitynutrition labeling
- CDX-0092363-3 MAHI MAHIFrom Indonesia, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- SCS-1904057-3 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- NFT-2092800-7 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- BDD-6711345-2 RICE STICKSFrom Philippines, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- NFT-2092640-7 ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.)From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- KM6-3684421-9 NOODLES, INSTANTFrom India, Macaroni and Noodle Products. Import division DNEI. filthinsanitary plantinsanitary handling
- AZ3-0121828-5 MUSTARD OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT, SEE 28O FOR MUSTARD OIL AS A FLAVORINGFrom Bangladesh, Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil). Import division DNEI. unsafe food additive
- 1FX-4852481-4 GINKGO BILOBA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedunapproved new drug
- WRT-1818683-5 LENTILSFrom India, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residuenutrition labeling
- 8BL-0045500-1 ICE CREAM, N.E.C.From China, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- MK8-6130761-1 TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)From Canada, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNBI. filth
- 1FX-4973431-3 CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUITFrom Canada, Chocolate and Cocoa Products. Import division DNBI. unsafe color additive
- 9KJ-0011500-2 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DWCI. refused establishment inspection
- 826-0255089-7 SOFT DRINK, CITRUS FRUIT FLAVORED, NONCARBONATEDFrom Guatemala, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSEI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listednot to standard of identitynot in English+3 more
- 826-0254355-3 SOFT DRINK, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATEDFrom Guatemala, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DSEI. color not declaredingredients not listedfalse or misleading labelnot in English+3 more
- E84-0127254-5 FRUITS USED AS VEGETABLES, N.E.C.From El Salvador, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNEI. pesticide residue
- AEK-9847166-5 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 DNEI. establishment not listed
- E4P-0103355-4 CORVINAFrom Suriname, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. histamine
- 1FX-4937773-3 RAISINS, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Turkey, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- 04Y-1187022-1 CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT)From China, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth
- KM6-3687316-8 FLAVORED CANDY, HARD (LIVE SAVERS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From India, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unapproved new drug
- EPN-0167485-7 CANDY WITHOUT CHOCOLATE N.E.C.From Austria, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. nutrition labeling
- KM6-1646845-0 GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED W/FRUIT CANDYFrom Taiwan, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DWCI. unfit for food
- 9LB-0006896-8 TZAHP CHOY (CHINESE CANNED SWEET PICKLES MADE FROM MIXED VEGETABLES) (MIXED VEGETABLES)From Jordan, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. no food-canning registrationno process filingunsafe color additive
- B3T-2600428-2 ICE CREAM AND RELATED PRODUCTS, N.E.C.From Italy, Ice Cream and Related Products. Import division DNEI. unsafe color additivecolor not declared
- E84-0129224-6 CARAMEL CANDY PIECES, HARD, WITHOUT NUTS OR FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Costa Rica, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSEI. filth
- 506-7544225-0 HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.From Albania, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DNEI. poisonous or deleterious substance
- SCS-1064670-9 TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PUREES)From India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. filth
- FY1-4105712-2 CABBAGE (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)From Canada, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DNBI. pesticide residue
- BHK-6117720-9 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- 9EH-0606019-0 FISH, N.E.C.From China, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DNEI. ingredients not listedno manufacturer nameno net quantitynot in English+2 more
- U72-0541042-7 FISH, N.E.C.From Nigeria, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary plant
- AEK-9687410-0 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
- 1FX-0463743-6 ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BHK-6117752-2 SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)From Mexico, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DSWI. pesticide residue
- U72-0540990-8 FISH, N.E.C.From Nigeria, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSWI. insanitary plant
- AEK-9743642-0 L-ARGININE (PROTEIN)From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BUU-1833040-3 SYRUPS AND MOLASSES, N.E.C.From Thailand, Food Sweeteners (Nutritive). Import division DWCI. unsafe color additive
- B7S-2606084-9 MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, PIECES AND STEMS, SLICED, N.E.C.From China, Vegetables and Vegetable Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 1FX-8095422-5 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. unapproved biologic
- AEK-9664845-4 FISH, N.E.C.From Thailand, Fishery/Seafood Products. Import division DSEI. insanitary plant
- 1FX-8172370-2 VITAMIN, N.E.C.From India, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. establishment not listedforeign plant not registered
- BQL-0113697-5 SOFT DRINK, IMITATION FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATEDFrom Georgia, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additiveFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- 1FX-3065020-5 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Spain, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. no contact informationnutrition labeling
- BQL-0113509-2 SOFT DRINK, IMITATION FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATEDFrom Georgia, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DWCI. color not declaredFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- EEE-0104266-1 CHEWING GUM (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE)From Mexico, Candy Without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum. Import division DSWI. unsafe color additiveingredients not listedlabel not conspicuouscolor not declared+5 more
- AEK-9612223-7 PALM NUT ARECA, ARECA NUT OR BETEL NUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DSEI. poisonous substance
- AEK-9882313-9 FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERSFrom Portugal, Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements. Import division DSEI. false or misleading label
- BQL-0114718-8 SOFT DRINK, IMITATION FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATEDFrom Georgia, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additiveFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- EJ2-0204156-5 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom Thailand, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DWCI. filth
- 1FX-5201164-0 VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.From Portugal, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties for Humans. Import division DSEI. unapproved new drug
- BQL-0114719-6 SOFT DRINK, IMITATION FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATEDFrom Georgia, Soft Drinks and Waters. Import division DWCI. unsafe color additiveFD&C Yellow No. 5 undeclared
- AEK-9687388-8 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-2012312-0 TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTEFrom India, Fruit and Fruit Products. Import division DNEI. filth