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Sierra Fisheries

⚠️ Moderate Risk

FEI: 3006315347 • Freetown • SIERRA LEONE

FEI

FEI Number

3006315347

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Location

Freetown

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Address

Kissy Dock Yard, , Freetown, , Sierra Leone

Moderate Risk

FDA Import Risk Assessment

38.1
LowModerateHighCritical

This firm has a moderate history of FDA import refusals. Some attention may be warranted.

Statistics

29
Total Refusals
11
Unique Violations
12/8/2020
Latest Refusal
1/14/2011
Earliest Refusal

Score Breakdown

Violation Severity
47.0×40%
Refusal Volume
54.7×30%
Recency
0.0×20%
Frequency
29.3×10%
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

25618×

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)).

3244×

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)).

114×

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).

93×

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.

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.

3212×

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.

2182×

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.

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.

3061×

INSANITARY

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.

3201×

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.

4821×

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.

Refusal History

DateProductViolationsDivision
12/8/2020
16IGT99FISH, HOT SMOKED N.E.C.
9SALMONELLA
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
9/12/2019
16IFD99FISH, HOT SMOKED N.E.C.
308MFR INSAN
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
9/12/2019
26CGD05PALM KERNEL OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT
11UNSAFE COL
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
9/12/2019
16IFD02BARRACUDA, HOT SMOKED, FISH
9SALMONELLA
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
8/28/2019
26CGT05PALM KERNEL OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT
11UNSAFE COL
324NO ENGLISH
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
5/9/2019
16IFT02BARRACUDA, HOT SMOKED, FISH
324NO ENGLISH
9SALMONELLA
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
5/9/2019
16IFT02BARRACUDA, HOT SMOKED, FISH
306INSANITARY
324NO ENGLISH
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
11/16/2018
26CGT05PALM KERNEL OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT
11UNSAFE COL
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
6/14/2018
26CHT05PALM KERNEL OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT
11UNSAFE COL
218LIST INGRE
321LACKS N/C
328USUAL NAME
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
5/16/2018
16AYY70SHAD, ALEWIFE
218LIST INGRE
320LACKS FIRM
321LACKS N/C
324NO ENGLISH
328USUAL NAME
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
4/25/2011
16AGP99FISH, N.E.C.
308MFR INSAN
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
25JGT16CASSAVA (ROOT AND TUBER VEGETABLE)
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
02DAH07RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
03AGT99BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C.
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
02BGT01CORN, BOLTED MEAL OR FLOUR
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
23KGT02SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED)
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
02GGT99FLOURS AND MEALS N.E.C.
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
07YGT99SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
24TGD99LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
24TGD99LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
24TGD99LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
24TGD99LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
24TGD99LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
24TGD99LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
24TGD99LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
24TGD99LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C.
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
16CGH99FISH CAKES, BALLS, ETC., N.E.C.
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
4/25/2011
16AGD21HERRING
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)
1/14/2011
16EGD03OYSTERS
256INCONSPICU
Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sierra Fisheries's FDA import refusal history?

Sierra Fisheries (FEI: 3006315347) has 29 FDA import refusal record(s) in our database, spanning from 1/14/2011 to 12/8/2020.

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. Sierra Fisheries's FEI number is 3006315347.

What types of violations has Sierra Fisheries received?

Sierra Fisheries has been cited for 11 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 Sierra Fisheries come from?

All FDA import refusal data for Sierra Fisheries 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.