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Lanka Canneries (Pvt) Ltd.

🚨 Critical Risk

FEI: 1000616256 • Atthanagalla, Urapola • SRI LANKA

FEI

FEI Number

1000616256

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Location

Atthanagalla, Urapola

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Country

SRI LANKA
🏢

Address

Veyangoda Rd., Urapola, , Atthanagalla, Urapola, Sri Lanka

Critical Risk

FDA Import Risk Assessment

79.1
LowModerateHighCritical

This firm has an extensive history of FDA import refusals with severe violations.

Statistics

196
Total Refusals
20
Unique Violations
5/30/2025
Latest Refusal
4/24/2002
Earliest Refusal

Score Breakdown

Violation Severity
69.0×40%
Refusal Volume
85.0×30%
Recency
87.7×20%
Frequency
84.8×10%
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

8382×

NO PROCESS

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the manufacturer's failure to file a scheduled process demonstrates that the product is not being manufactured under the mandatory provisions of 21 CFR Part 108 and therefore appears to have been manufactured, processed, or packed, under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.

48249×

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.

6246×

NEEDS FCE

It appears the manufacturer is not registered as a low acid canned food or acidified food manufacturer pursuant to 21 CFR 108.25(c)(1) or 108.35(c)(1).

24945×

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.

1132×

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).

32125×

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.

21819×

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.

20407×

SULFITELBL

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded because 1) it appears to contain sulfites but the label fails to declare the presence of sulfites, a fact material to sulfite-sensitive individuals who must avoid the ingredient due to potential health consequences from its consumption, and 2) it appears the food is fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label does not list the common or usual name of each ingredient.

2746×

COLOR LBLG

The article appears to contain an artificial coloring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact.

3296×

JUICE %

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 the food purports to be a beverage containing vegetable or fruit juice and does not bear a statement on the label in appropriate prominence on the information panel of the total percentage of such fruit or vegetable juice contained therein.

2385×

UNSAFE ADD

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain an unsafe food additive within the meaning of section 409.

4734×

LABELING

The article appears in violation of FPLA because of its placement, form and/or contents statement.

643×

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.

2452×

EXCESS SUL

The article appears to contain excessive sulfites, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.

3082×

MFR INSAN

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(1) in that the article appears to have been manufactured, processed, or packed under insanitary conditions.

3202×

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.

3282×

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.

481×

NEEDS ACID

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health due to inadequate acidification.

2761×

PRESRV LBL

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a chemical preservative and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact including its function.

1981×

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

DateProductViolationsDivision
5/30/2025
21UGT14TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED
249FILTHY
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
5/30/2025
21TGT14TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE
249FILTHY
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
6/12/2023
13GCT04SHERBET MIX
198COLOR LBLG
238UNSAFE ADD
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
9/3/2021
30JYT99IMITATION FRUIT FLAVORED BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
274COLOR LBLG
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
9/3/2021
36BHT99SYRUPS AND MOLASSES, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
274COLOR LBLG
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
3/20/2019
24AEE99BEANS, CORN, AND PEA, N.E.C. (VEGETABLE)
83NO PROCESS
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
7/19/2017
21TCT14TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE
249FILTHY
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
5/31/2017
21VCT12PASSION FRUIT, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUIT
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
7/14/2016
21VCE48COCONUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, JUICES, MILK, CREME, DRINKS AND NECTARS
473LABELING
482NUTRIT LBL
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
7/13/2016
21VCE99SUTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
473LABELING
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
12/7/2015
21VCE05MANGO, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUIT
274COLOR LBLG
321LACKS N/C
473LABELING
482NUTRIT LBL
Florida District Office (FLA-DO)
12/7/2015
27YCI03CHUTNEY
249FILTHY
83NO PROCESS
Florida District Office (FLA-DO)
12/7/2015
21FCE99MIXED FRUIT PUREES, N.E.C.
249FILTHY
83NO PROCESS
Florida District Office (FLA-DO)
12/7/2015
21TCE14TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE
249FILTHY
83NO PROCESS
Florida District Office (FLA-DO)
12/7/2015
21HCE99PIT FRUIT, DRIED OR PASTE, N.E.C.
83NO PROCESS
Florida District Office (FLA-DO)
12/7/2015
21FCE99MIXED FRUIT PUREES, N.E.C.
83NO PROCESS
Florida District Office (FLA-DO)
12/7/2015
27YCE05MUSTARD, PREPARED
83NO PROCESS
Florida District Office (FLA-DO)
7/15/2015
16ACP99FISH, N.E.C.
482NUTRIT LBL
83NO PROCESS
New York District Office (NYK-DO)
2/20/2015
21SEE10JACKFRUIT (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
2/20/2015
21AEE14BERRIES AND VINE FRUIT, MIXED
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
11/19/2014
21AGP01FRUIT COCKTAIL, MIXED FRUITS
2040SULFITELBL
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
11/19/2014
13GGP04SHERBET MIX
11UNSAFE COL
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
9/19/2014
30YGT99BEVERAGE BASE NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
27YCT99CONDIMENTS, N.E.C.
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
37JCE99SAUCES, N.E.C.
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
37KCT23CURRY PASTE
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
25LCT25ONION BULB (YELLOW, WHITE, RED, ETC.), DRIED OR PASTE
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
16YCT09FISH SAUCE, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
37JCT23CURRY SAUCE
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
27YCT03CHUTNEY
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
27YCT03CHUTNEY
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
37JCE24GARLIC SAUCE
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
37JCT03CHILI SAUCE
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
37JCT03CHILI SAUCE
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
37JCT03CHILI SAUCE
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
16ACT99FISH, N.E.C.
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
16ACT99FISH, N.E.C.
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
36CCT99HONEY, N.E.C.
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
36CCT04HONEY
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
36CCT04HONEY
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
20DGT08GOOSEBERRY JUICE, BERRY JUICE OR CONCENTRATES
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
21VGT05MANGO, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUIT
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
21VGT12PASSION FRUIT, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUIT
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
21UCE05MANGO, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
21UCE12PASSION FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
21UCE07PINEAPPLE, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
21UCE32WOOD APPLE, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, MARMALADES, CANDIED, BUTTERS,
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
21CCE99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
02CGT01RICE FLOUR
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2014
02CGT01RICE FLOUR
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
7/8/2014
24VEE99LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, WITH SAUCE, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
6/3/2014
13GCT04SHERBET MIX
11UNSAFE COL
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
11/18/2013
21AEE14BERRIES AND VINE FRUIT, MIXED
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
11/6/2013
24AEE99BEANS, CORN, AND PEA, N.E.C. (VEGETABLE)
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
11/6/2013
37JCP03CHILI SAUCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
5/31/2013
16ACT45TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
4/24/2013
16YCP99FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C.
249FILTHY
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
2/12/2013
37JCP03CHILI SAUCE
48NEEDS ACID
62NEEDS FCE
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
2/12/2013
36BCT02GLUCOSE AND CORN SYRUP
11UNSAFE COL
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
2/5/2013
21THP14TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE
249FILTHY
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
12/6/2012
16ACT45TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)
249FILTHY
482NUTRIT LBL
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
8/7/2012
30YET02COCONUT MILK BEVERAGE BASE
321LACKS N/C
329JUICE %
482NUTRIT LBL
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
New York District Office (NYK-DO)
6/4/2012
13GCT04SHERBET MIX
11UNSAFE COL
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/15/2012
13GCT04SHERBET MIX
11UNSAFE COL
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
1/5/2012
30BCT04BEVERAGE BASE, MIXED FRUIT, LIQUID
2040SULFITELBL
218LIST INGRE
321LACKS N/C
329JUICE %
482NUTRIT LBL
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
1/5/2012
22GEE99OTHER FRUIT AND FRUIT PRODUCTS, N.E.C.
321LACKS N/C
482NUTRIT LBL
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
1/5/2012
36BCT08SUGAR SYRUP, BEET AND CANE (LIQUID SUCROSE, SIMPLE SYRUP)
321LACKS N/C
482NUTRIT LBL
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
1/5/2012
37JEE23CURRY SAUCE
321LACKS N/C
328USUAL NAME
482NUTRIT LBL
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
1/5/2012
24FCP20CUCUMBERS (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)
218LIST INGRE
321LACKS N/C
482NUTRIT LBL
83NO PROCESS
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
1/5/2012
24KCI50TOMATOES, WITH SAUCE
218LIST INGRE
321LACKS N/C
482NUTRIT LBL
83NO PROCESS
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
1/5/2012
30BCT04BEVERAGE BASE, MIXED FRUIT, LIQUID
218LIST INGRE
321LACKS N/C
329JUICE %
482NUTRIT LBL
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
1/5/2012
30BCT04BEVERAGE BASE, MIXED FRUIT, LIQUID
218LIST INGRE
321LACKS N/C
328USUAL NAME
329JUICE %
482NUTRIT LBL
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
1/5/2012
30BCT04BEVERAGE BASE, MIXED FRUIT, LIQUID
11UNSAFE COL
218LIST INGRE
321LACKS N/C
329JUICE %
482NUTRIT LBL
64YELLOW #5
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
1/5/2012
30BCT04BEVERAGE BASE, MIXED FRUIT, LIQUID
11UNSAFE COL
218LIST INGRE
321LACKS N/C
329JUICE %
482NUTRIT LBL
64YELLOW #5
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
12/22/2011
16AEE22MACKEREL (ONLY SCOMBEROMORUS SPP EG. SPANISH OR KING)
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
12/22/2011
37JGE99SAUCES, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
12/22/2011
37JGE03CHILI SAUCE
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
12/22/2011
37JGE03CHILI SAUCE
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
12/22/2011
37JGE03CHILI SAUCE
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
12/22/2011
37JGE99SAUCES, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/25/2011
16ACH63KINGFISH (ONLY MENTICIRRHUS SPP)
308MFR INSAN
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/25/2011
16AYH01ANCHOVY
308MFR INSAN
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/25/2011
21VCY12PASSION FRUIT, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUIT
218LIST INGRE
482NUTRIT LBL
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/25/2011
21XEY99SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/25/2011
37JEE99SAUCES, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/25/2011
37JCE03CHILI SAUCE
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/25/2011
21CCY99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/25/2011
21CCY99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/25/2011
37JCE03CHILI SAUCE
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/25/2011
21DGY99MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES N.E.C.,
11UNSAFE COL
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
2/18/2011
37JCP03CHILI SAUCE
482NUTRIT LBL
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
2/18/2011
37JCP03CHILI SAUCE
482NUTRIT LBL
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
2/18/2011
37JCP03CHILI SAUCE
274COLOR LBLG
482NUTRIT LBL
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
2/4/2011
21TCT99SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, DRIED OR PASTE, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
482NUTRIT LBL
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
2/1/2011
30ACT06BEVERAGE BASE, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT
218LIST INGRE
482NUTRIT LBL
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
1/26/2011
21SEE09BREADFRUIT (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)
482NUTRIT LBL
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
1/26/2011
21SEE10JACKFRUIT (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)
482NUTRIT LBL
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
1/7/2011
37JCP03CHILI SAUCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
1/7/2011
37JCP03CHILI SAUCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
10/25/2010
29ACT07SOFT DRINK, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVORED, NONCARBONATED
2040SULFITELBL
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lanka Canneries (Pvt) Ltd.'s FDA import refusal history?

Lanka Canneries (Pvt) Ltd. (FEI: 1000616256) has 196 FDA import refusal record(s) in our database, spanning from 4/24/2002 to 5/30/2025.

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. Lanka Canneries (Pvt) Ltd.'s FEI number is 1000616256.

What types of violations has Lanka Canneries (Pvt) Ltd. received?

Lanka Canneries (Pvt) Ltd. has been cited for 20 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 Lanka Canneries (Pvt) Ltd. come from?

All FDA import refusal data for Lanka Canneries (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.