In October, the U.S. FDA Rejected 21 Food Import Applications from Our Country
In October 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected the import of many batches of food from China. The main reason for the rejection of these foods is that they contain, in whole or in part, filthy, rotten, decomposed substances, or contain other substances unfit for consumption. This can be seen as an early warning because the FDA does not fully test all samples. On the contrary, the products of some food companies were refused to import, mainly due to the early warning management mechanism of the US FDA.
For those exporting companies, it is very important to pay attention to the relevant information about the import warning of the United States. When their products are involved in import alert related issues, they should actively take countermeasures. Specifically, these measures include, but are not limited to: first, companies need to understand the FDA's warning mechanism in detail to understand which products may be affected; Secondly, enterprises should strengthen internal quality control to ensure that all export products meet the standards and requirements of the US FDA; Third, enterprises should maintain close communication with American importers to timely understand the specific content and scope of import warning; Finally, enterprises should actively seek the help of professional organizations to interpret the early warning information in detail and formulate corresponding coping strategies.
Through these measures, export enterprises can better respond to the US FDA's import warning and ensure that their products can smoothly enter the US market. At the same time, these measures also help to improve the overall quality management level of enterprises and enhance their competitiveness in the international market.
|
Origin |
Manufacturer |
Product Description |
Reason for Refusal |
Refusal Date |
Sampling Inspection |
Third-Party Testing Report |
Jurisdiction |
|
Kunming, Yunnan |
Kunming Yungeng Agriculture Co., Ltd. |
Mushrooms and other fungus products |
All or part contains filthy, rotten, decomposed substances; appear unfit for consumption |
2024-10-1 |
No |
No |
DWCI |
|
Zhangzhou, Fujian |
Fujian Minxiang Lvgu Supply Chains |
Dates (dried or in paste form) |
All or part contains filthy, rotten, decomposed substances; appear unfit for consumption |
2024-10-2 |
No |
Yes |
DNEI |
|
Sichuan |
Sichuan Baijia Food Industrial Co.,Ltd |
Noodles and noodle products (3 batches) |
Manufacturer not registered as low-acid canned or acidified food manufacturer; appear to be manufactured, processed or packed under unsanitary conditions |
2024-10-2 |
No |
No |
DNEI |
|
Longhai, Fujian |
Longhaishi Dongzhao Foodstuffs Co Ltd |
Pastries without cream or cream filling (except for fruit or jelly fillings) |
Suspected to contain unsafe food additives |
2024-10-2 |
No |
No |
DNBI |
|
Anyang, Henan |
Neihuang Xinglong Agricultural Products Co., Ltd |
Chili peppers (crushed or ground) |
Suspected to contain Salmonella |
2024-10-2 |
No |
No |
DNEI |
|
Jinhua, Zhejiang |
Zhejiang Yami Trading Co., Ltd |
Enoki mushrooms |
Suspected to contain Listeria |
2024-10-3 |
No |
Yes |
DWCI |
|
Kaiping, Guangdong |
Kaiping Cereals & Oils, Foodstuffs Import & Export Co. Of Gu |
Black beans |
All or part contains filthy, rotten, decomposed substances; appear unfit for consumption |
2024-10-3 |
Yes |
No |
DWCI |
|
Jiangmen, Guangdong |
Jiangmen Yuet Fung Marine Products Co., Ltd |
Carp, fish cakes, fish balls |
Suspected to contain unsafe food additives; suspected to contain unsafe animal drugs (or their transformation products) |
2024-10-4 |
No |
Yes |
DNEI |
|
Taizhou, Zhejiang |
Huangyan No. 2 Canned Food Factory |
Oranges (citrus) |
Suspected to contain pesticide residues |
2024-10-4 |
No |
No |
DNEI |
|
Wuyishan, Fujian |
Wuyishan Hande Food Co., Ltd. |
Eel |
Suspected to contain unsafe food additives |
2024-10-4 |
No |
Yes |
DWCI |
|
Dalian, Liaoning |
Shen Ghang Food Co Ltd Dalian |
Green cod, blue cod (2 batches) |
All or part contains filthy, rotten, decomposed substances; appear unfit for consumption |
2024-10-6 |
Yes |
No |
DSEI |
|
Jiamusi, Heilongjiang |
Heilongjiang Hengyuan Food Company Limited |
Pumpkin seeds (edible seeds) |
Suspected to contain pesticide residues |
2024-10-9 |
No |
No |
DWCI |
|
Shenzhen, Guangdong |
Pharmatech Asia Group Ltd. |
Vitamins, minerals, proteins, and unconventional dietary specialties for humans and animals |
Labeling error |
2024-10-9 |
No |
No |
DSEI |
|
Zhengzhou, Henan |
Haoxiangni Health Food Co., Ltd |
Baked snacks |
Suspected to contain pesticide residues |
2024-10-9 |
No |
No |
DNEI |
|
Guangzhou, Guangdong |
Guangzhou Bause Cosmetics Co., Ltd. |
Vitamins, minerals, proteins, and unconventional dietary specialties for humans and animals |
Suspected to contain unsafe coloring agents |
2024-10-11 |
No |
No |
DWCI |
|
Jiangmen, Guangdong |
Jiangmen Changhao Imp.&Exp.Co.,Ltd |
Seasonings, spices, and salts not mentioned elsewhere |
Suspected to contain toxic and harmful substances |
2024-10-11 |
Yes |
No |
DNEI |
|
Yichun, Heilongjiang |
Yichun Xuezhongwangshan Special |
Mushrooms and other fungus products (2 batches) |
All or part contains filthy, rotten, decomposed substances; appear unfit for consumption; labeling error |
2024-10-15 |
No |
Yes |
DWCI |
|
Zhangzhou, Fujian |
Zhangzhou Shangnong Food Co., Ltd. |
Plums, jams, jellies, butters or preserves |
Suspected to contain toxic and harmful substances |
2024-10-16 |
Yes |
No |
DWCI |
|
Fuzhou, Fujian |
Fujian Shenglinmark Trade Co.Ltd. |
Soy sauce |
Labeling error |
2024-10-16 |
No |
No |
DNBI |
|
|
Regular Cookies, Biscuits, And Crackers |
Appear to be manufactured, processed or packed under unsanitary conditions; labeling error |
|
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|
|
|
|
Yinchuan, Ningxia |
Ningxia Yuesong Healthy Foods Co., Ltd. |
Berries (dried or in paste form) |
Suspected to contain pesticide residues |
2024-10-16 |
Yes |
No |
DNBI |
|
Taizhou, Zhejiang |
Huangyan No. 2 Canned Food Factory |
Oranges (citrus) |
Suspected to contain pesticide residues |
2024-10-16 |
No |
No |
DNEI |
|
Changde, Hunan |
Hunan Shiyi Food Co, Ltd |
Pickled bamboo shoots (2 batches) |
Manufacturer not registered as low-acid canned or acidified food manufacturer; appear to be manufactured, processed or packed under unsanitary conditions |
2024-10-17 |
Yes |
No |
DWCI |
|
Shenzhen, Guangdong |
Guang Dong Meisi Kangchen |
Tea leaves |
Labeling error |
2024-10-17 |
No |
No |
DSEI |
|
Fuzhou, Fujian |
Fujian Ruiyun Foods Co.,Ltd |
Cakes without cream or cream filling (1 batch); fish paste (for further processing into seafood analogs) (2 batches); imitation milk or dairy products (1 batch) |
Labeling error |
2024-10-17 |
No |
No |
DNEI |
|
|
Yogurt (Plain, Flavored, Or With Fruit Added) (3 Batches); Cakes Without Cream Or Cream Filling (2 Batches); Green Tea (5 Batches); Baked Meat/Poultry/Seafood Flavored Products (1 Batch) |
Labeling error; suspected to contain unsafe food additives; suspected to contain toxic and harmful substances; appear unfit for consumption |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shangqiu, Henan |
Zhecheng Yuyuan Foodstuff Co., Ltd. |
Chili peppers (2 batches) |
All or part contains filthy, rotten, decomposed substances; appear unfit for consumption |
2024-10-17 |
No |
No |
DWCI |
|
Dalian, Liaoning |
Dalian Jinwuxing Food Co Ltd. |
Grouper (4 batches) |
All or part contains filthy, rotten, decomposed substances; appear unfit for consumption |
2024-10-18 |
No |
No |
DNEI |
|
Zhengzhou, Henan |
Sanquan Foods Co. Ltd. |
White bread, rolls, buns, etc. (for heating consumption) (excluding sweets) |
Suspected to contain unsafe color additives |
2024-10-18 |
Yes |
No |
DNEI |
|
Xiamen, Fujian |
Xiamen East Ocean Foods Co., |
Fish roe, fishery products |
Suspected to contain artificial coloring; suspected to contain unsafe color additives |
2024-10-21 |
No |
No |
DNBI |
|
Hengshui, Hebei |
Hebei Haodong Biological Technology Co Ltd |
Cakes without cream or cream filling |
Suspected to contain unsafe food additives |
2024-10-21 |
No |
No |
DWCI |
|
Binzhou, Shandong |
Binzhou Zhanhua District Xin An Dongzao Professional Cooperative |
Red date products |
All or part contains filthy, rotten, decomposed substances; appear unfit for consumption |
2024-10-21 |
No |
No |
DWCI |
|
Lanzhou, Gansu |
Gansu Yasheng International Trading Co., Ltd |
Dates (dried or in paste form) |
All or part contains filthy, rotten, decomposed substances; appear unfit for consumption |
2024-10-21 |
No |
Yes |
DWCI |
|
Shangqiu, Henan |
Zhecheng Yuyuan Foodstuff Co., Ltd. |
Chili peppers |
All or part contains filthy, rotten, decomposed substances; appear unfit for consumption |
2024-10-22 |
No |
No |
DWCI |
|
Fuzhou, Fujian |
Fujian Xiangshan Import And Export Trading Co.,Ltd |
Dates (dried or in paste form) |
All or part contains filthy, rotten, decomposed substances; appear unfit for consumption |
2024-10-23 |
No |
No |
DNEI |
|
Taizhou, Zhejiang |
Taizhou Huaguman Trading Co Ltd |
Clams |
Labeling error |
2024-10-23 |
Yes |
No |
DNEI |
|
Jilin |
Forest Foods Co., Ltd. |
Fungi, black fungus |
Suspected to contain pesticide residues |
2024-10-24 |
No |
Yes |
DSWI |
|
Shantou, Guangdong |
Yusheng Food Industries Co.,Ltd. |
Baked potato snacks (seasoned or unseasoned), vegetable snacks (excluding beans) |
Suspected to contain unsafe food additives |
2024-10-24 |
No |
Yes |
DWCI |
|
Fuzhou, Fujian |
Lianjiang Xulong Foods Co.,Ltd. |
Cassava starch products |
Suspected to contain unsafe food additives |
2024-10-24 |
No |
No |
DNEI |
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