FDA import alert
Import Alert 45-02
Detention Without Physical Examination and Guidance of Foods Containing Illegal and/or Undeclared Colors.
2,747
Red-list entries
18
Green-list entries
104
Countries
2026-07-06
Last change seen
What being on this list means
Firms on an import alert's Red List are subject to Detention Without Physical Examination (DWPE): FDA can detain their shipments at the border automatically, without sampling or inspecting them. The burden shifts to the importer to prove — typically with private laboratory analysis, shipment by shipment — that the goods are not violative. Removal from the list requires evidence that the underlying problem is resolved, usually including a track record of consecutive clean shipments and a petition to FDA. How removal works →
A Green List on a countrywide alert works the other way: it names the firms FDA has excluded from detention because they demonstrated compliance.
Red-list entries by country
| Country | Entries |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 567 |
| India | 255 |
| China | 178 |
| Canada | 158 |
| Taiwan | 109 |
| Thailand | 105 |
| Philippines | 99 |
| Japan | 86 |
| Vietnam | 85 |
| Turkey | 73 |
| Korea (The Republic Of) | 71 |
| United Kingdom | 63 |
| Pakistan | 48 |
| Russia | 45 |
| Italy | 31 |
| Lebanon | 31 |
| Ukraine | 31 |
| South Africa | 28 |
| El Salvador | 27 |
| Israel | 27 |
| Hong Kong SAR | 25 |
| Malaysia | 25 |
| Bangladesh | 24 |
| Brazil | 23 |
| Poland | 23 |
+ 79 more countries
Firms on this red list
Showing 30 of 2,747 entries — search a specific firm on the free checker.
Ansaf Dawodzai Trading
05/08/2025
Afghanistan · Hard Candy with Nut or Nut Products, N.E.C. (without Chocolate); Hard Candy without Nuts and Fruit, N.E.C. (without Chocolate)
IRFAN AHMAD LTD
09/23/2025
Afghanistan · Vegetable Snacks (Other than Pulses), n.e.c., Baked; Garbanzo Bean; Garbanzo Bean, Bean and Pea Sprouts
Talay Sorkh Afghan Ltd
10/18/2023
Afghanistan · Saffron, Whole (Spice)
Zalal Mowafaq
12/19/2025
Afghanistan · Soft Drink, Ginseng, Gensing, Noncarbonated; Soft Drink, Ginseng, Gensing, Carbonated; Energy Drink Caffeine, Noncarbonated, n.e.c.
Castro juan Carlos
12/19/2018
Argentina · Plain Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers, N.E.C.
Chef Gourmet
07/06/2015
Argentina · Chocolate Candy Pieces, without Nuts and Fruit
Chef Gourmet Sa
07/06/2015
Argentina · Chocolate Candy Pieces, without Nuts and Fruit
Productos Kaily SA
09/18/2009
Argentina · Jellied Candy, Soft (Jelly Beans, Gum Drops, Etc.), without Nuts and Fruit (without Chocolate); Soft Candy without Nuts and Fruit, N.E.C. (without Chocolate)
ARSSI ALLIANCE LLC
08/25/2023
Armenia · Vitamin, Mineral, Proteins and Unconventional Dietary Specialities For Humans and Animals, N.E.C.; Vitamins/Minerals (Human/Animal); Proteins/Unconv Dietary Supp (Human); Miscellaneous Patent Medicines, Etc.
Arsen jev Nerses
07/08/2013
Armenia · Soft Drink, Imitation Fruit Flavored, Carbonated
Beer of Yerevan, CJSC
09/18/2009
Armenia · Soft Drink, Cola, Carbonated
Euroterm CJSC
12/13/2016
Armenia · Other Fruits and Fruit Products, Other Fruit Juices or Concentrates, N.E.C.
Grand Candy Co
09/18/2009
Armenia · Hard Candy with Nut or Nut Products, N.E.C. (without Chocolate); Candy Bar or Pieces (not Caramel or Fondant), Soft, with Nuts or Nut Products (without Chocolate); Jellied Candies, Soft (Jelly Beans, Gum Drops, Etc.), with Nuts or Nut Products (without Chocolate)
Arnott'S Biscuits Pty Ltd
09/18/2009
Australia · Chocolate Filled/Iced Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers; Chocolate Covered Candy Pieces, without Nuts and Fruit
Arnott's Biscuits Ltd (Arnott's Intl)
09/18/2009
Australia · Vanilla Plain Cookie,Biscuit and Wafer; Fruit Filled Plain Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers; Butter/Butter Flavored,Plain Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers
Cadbury Schweppes Pty Ltd
09/18/2009
Australia · Tomatoes, with Sauce; Soft Drink, Citrus Fruit Flavored, Noncarbonated; Noncarbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C.
Cadbury Scwepps Pty Ltd.
09/18/2009
Australia · Soft Drink, Citrus Fruit Flavored, Noncarbonated; Noncarbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C.; Soft Drink, Citrus Fruit Flavored, Carbonated
Cadbury Scwepps Pty Ltd.
09/18/2009
Australia · Soft Drink, Citrus Fruit Flavored, Noncarbonated; Noncarbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C.; Soft Drink, Citrus Fruit Flavored, Carbonated
Campbells Cash & Carry Pty Ltd.
09/18/2009
Australia · Tomatoes, with Sauce; Soft Drink, Citrus Fruit Flavored, Noncarbonated; Noncarbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C.
Flavour & Spice Pty Ltd
03/06/2018
Australia · Curry Paste; Pastes, n.e.c.
Golden Circle Ltd.
09/18/2009
Australia · Citrus, Mixed, Juices or Concentrates; Soft Drink, Subtropical or Tropical Fruit Flavored, Noncarbonated
Masterfoods Australia New Zealand
09/18/2009
Australia · Jellied Candy, Soft (Jelly Beans, Gum Drops, Etc.), without Nuts and Fruit (without Chocolate)
Nelson & Robertson Exports Pty Ltd
09/18/2009
Australia · Chocolate Plain Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers; Fruit Filled Plain Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers; Fruit/Fruit Flavored Plain Cookies, Biscuits and Wafers
Nelson & Robertson Pty Ltd
09/18/2009
Australia · Chocolate Plain Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers; Fruit Filled Plain Cookies,Biscuits and Wafers; Fruit/Fruit Flavored Plain Cookies, Biscuits and Wafers
Nestles
09/18/2009
Australia · Chocolate Candy Pieces, without Nuts and Fruit; Chocolate Covered Candy Pieces, without Nuts and Fruit; Chocolate Suckers and Novelties, without Nuts and Fruit
Pariya Food
04/24/2017
Australia · Soft Candy with Fruit, N.E.C. (without Chocolate); Candy Specialties, N.E.C. (without Chocolate)
Spiroski Foods Pty Ltd
09/18/2009
Australia · Licorice Candy, Soft, without Nuts and Fruit (without Chocolate)
Ultra Mix (Aust) Pty Ltd
07/06/2016
Australia · Vitamin, N.E.C.; Vitamin, Mineral, Proteins and Unconventional Dietary Specialities For Humans and Animals, N.E.C.
BeverageScouts Production & Development
02/01/2018
Austria · Carbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C.; Nonalcoholic Beverages, n.e.c.; Soft Drinks and Waters Not Mentioned Elsewhere, N.E.C.
Bomba Energia Getrankevertriebs GMBH
09/18/2009
Austria · Vitamin, Mineral, Proteins and Unconventional Dietary Specialities For Humans and Animals, N.E.C.
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