DHARA FOODS PVT .LTD
🚨 Critical Risk
FEI: 3004660988 • Anand, Gujarat • INDIA
FEI Number
3004660988
Location
Anand, Gujarat
Country
INDIAAddress
Opp. National Research Center, Boriavi, Anand, Gujarat, India
Critical Risk
FDA Import Risk Assessment
This firm has an extensive history of FDA import refusals with severe violations.
Statistics
Score Breakdown
How is this score calculated?
Proprietary Algorithm
- 40% Violation Severity — AI-assessed (1-10)
- 30% Refusal Volume — Logarithmic scale
- 20% Recency — Decays over 5 years
- 10% Frequency — Refusals per year
© ImportRefusal.com Original Analysis
Violation Summary
PESTICIDE
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
UNSAFE COL
The article appears to be, or to bear or contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a).
FILTHY
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
LIST INGRE
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that it is fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label fails to bear the common or usual name of each such ingredient and/or the article purports to be a beverage containing vegetable or fruit juice, but does not bear a statement with appropriate prominence on the information panel of the total percentage of such fruit or vegetable juice contained in the food.
NUTRIT LBL
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.
COLOR LBLG
The article appears to contain an artificial coloring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact.
SALMONELLA
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain Salmonella, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
FOREIGN OB
The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or is otherwise unfit for food in that it appears to contain foreign objects.
POISONORD
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which would ordinarily render the article injurious to health. Contains:
POISONOUS
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the article injurious to health. Contains:
NO ENGLISH
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary terms of purchase and use (for example, label contains information in two or more languages but fails to repeat all required information in both languages in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(2), or label fails to include all required information in English in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1), except in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English)).
COSM COLOR
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a) which renders it adulterated under Section 601(e).
PB-FOOD
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a poisonous or deleterious substance, lead, which may render it injurious to health.
YELLOW #5
The food appears to bear or contain the color additive FD & C Yellow No. 5, which is not declared on the label per 21 CFR 74.705(a)(c) under section 721.
COSMETFPLA
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain an undeclared color additive which renders it misbranded within the meaning of Sections 1454(c)(3)(B) and 1456 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act.
UNAPPROVED
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a new drug within the meaning of Section 201(p) without an approved New Drug Application (NDA).
INCONSPICU
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary terms of purchase and use (for example, label contains information in two or more languages but fails to repeat all required information in both languages in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(2), or label fails to include all required information in English in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1), except in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English)).
LABELING
The article appears in violation of FPLA because of its placement, form and/or contents statement.
NOT LISTED
It appears the drug or device is not included in a list required by Section 510(j), or a notice or other information respecting it was not provided as required by section 510(j) or 510(k).
FALSE
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(a)(1 ) of the FD&C Act in that the labeling is false or misleading in any particular.
FORBIDDEN
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(2) in that it appears to be forbidden or restricted in sale in the country in which it was produced or from which it was exported.
LACKS FIRM
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
LACKS N/C
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count in accordance with Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act.
USUAL NAME
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the label fails to bear the common or usual name of the food, if any there be.
HEALTH C
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling bears an unauthorized nutrient content/health claim.
COLOR LBLG
The color additive appears to not have its packaging and labeling in conformity with such requirements as issued under section 721.
Refusal History
| Date | Product | Violations | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | 28ADT13CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE) | 251POISONOUS | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 11/20/2025 | 02GGT11GRAM FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI) |
| 10/27/2025 | 02GGT11GRAM FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 9/30/2025 | 02GFT01BARLEY FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northern Border Imports (DNBI) |
| 9/12/2025 | 23KCT99EDIBLE SEEDS, N.E.C. | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) | |
| 9/4/2025 | 23AGH14BETEL NUT, IN SHELL | 3878POISONORD | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 9/4/2025 | 23AGH14BETEL NUT, IN SHELL | 3878POISONORD | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 9/2/2025 | 28ADT13CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE) | 3400PB-FOOD | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 8/22/2025 | 23BYT14BETEL NUT, SHELLED | 3878POISONORD | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 8/22/2025 | 23BYY14BETEL NUT, SHELLED | 3878POISONORD | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 8/21/2025 | 02GGT99FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C. | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI) |
| 8/21/2025 | 02GGT99FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C. | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI) |
| 8/8/2025 | 02GGT99FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C. | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 8/8/2025 | 02GGT99FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C. | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 8/8/2025 | 02GGT99FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C. | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 8/8/2025 | 02GGT99FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C. | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 8/5/2025 | 28ADT13CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE) | 3400PB-FOOD | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 7/28/2025 | 23KCT99EDIBLE SEEDS, N.E.C. | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 7/28/2025 | 23KCT99EDIBLE SEEDS, N.E.C. | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 7/25/2025 | 02GGT11GRAM FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 7/25/2025 | 02CGT99RICE FLOUR, N.E.C. | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 7/16/2025 | 28AGH13CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE) | 251POISONOUS | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 7/16/2025 | 28AGH13CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE) | 251POISONOUS | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 7/10/2025 | 28ADT13CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE) | 3400PB-FOOD | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 6/23/2025 | 28BYT13CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) | 251POISONOUS | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 6/23/2025 | 28ADT13CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE) | 251POISONOUS | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 6/23/2025 | 28ADT13CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE) | 251POISONOUS | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 6/23/2025 | 02CFT01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 6/17/2025 | 02CFT01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 6/17/2025 | 02CFT01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 5/29/2025 | 02CGT01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 5/29/2025 | 02CGT01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 4/21/2025 | 02CGH01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 4/21/2025 | 02CGH01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 4/21/2025 | 02CGH01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 3/14/2025 | 03YYT99OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C. | 249FILTHY | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 2/27/2025 | 23KCT99EDIBLE SEEDS, N.E.C. | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) | |
| 2/25/2025 | 02GYT11GRAM FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 2/13/2025 | 02GFT99FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C. | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northern Border Imports (DNBI) |
| 1/31/2025 | 28AGT13CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE) | 251POISONOUS | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 1/31/2025 | 28BGT13CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) | 251POISONOUS | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 1/31/2025 | 28BGT13CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) | 251POISONOUS | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 1/31/2025 | 02GGT99FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C. | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 1/31/2025 | 02GGT99FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C. | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 1/21/2025 | 02CGH01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI) |
| 1/21/2025 | 02CGH01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI) |
| 1/8/2025 | 02CGT01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 1/8/2025 | 02CGT01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 1/7/2025 | 02CGH99RICE FLOUR, N.E.C. | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northern Border Imports (DNBI) |
| 12/20/2024 | 24BGH09MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 12/16/2024 | 02GGT11GRAM FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI) |
| 12/5/2024 | 02GGT11GRAM FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI) |
| 11/14/2024 | 24BGT09MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI) |
| 11/8/2024 | 28BGH54PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 11/8/2024 | 28BGH54PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 11/8/2024 | 02CGH01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 11/8/2024 | 02CGH01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 11/8/2024 | 02CGH01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 11/8/2024 | 02CGH01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 11/8/2024 | 28AGH18FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 11/8/2024 | 28AGH18FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 11/8/2024 | 28AGH18FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 11/8/2024 | 28AGH18FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 11/8/2024 | 28AGH18FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 11/8/2024 | 28AGH18FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 11/8/2024 | 28AGH18FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 11/8/2024 | 28AGH18FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 11/8/2024 | 28AGH18FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 11/6/2024 | 28BGH54PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 11/6/2024 | 28BGH54PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 11/6/2024 | 02CGH01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 11/5/2024 | 02CGH01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 11/5/2024 | 02CGH01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 10/28/2024 | 28AGH18FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 10/28/2024 | 28AGH18FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 10/28/2024 | 28AGH18FENNEL, WHOLE (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 10/28/2024 | 28BGH54PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 10/28/2024 | 28BGH54PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 10/28/2024 | 28BGH54PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 10/28/2024 | 28BGH54PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 10/28/2024 | 02CGH01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 10/21/2024 | 23KCT99EDIBLE SEEDS, N.E.C. | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) | |
| 10/21/2024 | 33EYT99HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 10/21/2024 | 33EYT99HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 10/12/2024 | 02YYT99MILLED GRAIN PRODUCTS, N.E.C. | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 10/12/2024 | 02YYT99MILLED GRAIN PRODUCTS, N.E.C. | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 10/12/2024 | 23LYT99MIXED EDIBLE SEEDS, N.E.C. | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) | |
| 10/11/2024 | 02CGT01RICE FLOUR | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 9/30/2024 | 28ADT13CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE) | 3400PB-FOOD | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 9/30/2024 | 28ADR13CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE) | 3400PB-FOOD | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 9/30/2024 | 28ADR13CINNAMON, CASSIA, WHOLE (SPICE) | 3400PB-FOOD | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 9/20/2024 | 02GYT99FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C. | 320LACKS FIRM | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 9/20/2024 | 24BAB09MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 9/20/2024 | 24BAB09MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 9/20/2024 | 24BAB09MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE | 241PESTICIDE | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) |
| 9/20/2024 | 02GYT99FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C. | 241PESTICIDE | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 9/13/2024 | 23BGT14BETEL NUT, SHELLED | 3878POISONORD | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 9/13/2024 | 23BGT14BETEL NUT, SHELLED | 3878POISONORD | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 9/12/2024 | 28BYT13CINNAMON, CASSIA, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) | 251POISONOUS | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
| 9/11/2024 | 23LYT99MIXED EDIBLE SEEDS, N.E.C. | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DHARA FOODS PVT .LTD's FDA import refusal history?
DHARA FOODS PVT .LTD (FEI: 3004660988) has 362 FDA import refusal record(s) in our database, spanning from 10/28/2002 to 11/25/2025.
What is an FEI number?
FEI stands for Firm Establishment Identifier. It's a unique number assigned by the FDA to identify establishments that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food, drugs, medical devices, or other FDA-regulated products. DHARA FOODS PVT .LTD's FEI number is 3004660988.
What types of violations has DHARA FOODS PVT .LTD received?
DHARA FOODS PVT .LTD has been cited for 27 different violation type(s). Common FDA violations include adulteration (unsafe or unsanitary products), misbranding (incorrect or misleading labels), and regulatory non-compliance.
Where does this information about DHARA FOODS PVT .LTD come from?
All FDA import refusal data for DHARA FOODS PVT .LTD is sourced from the official FDA Data Dashboard (datadashboard.fda.gov), a public government database maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Data sourced from the FDA Data Dashboard, a public database maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.