Sierra Fisheries
⚠️ Moderate Risk
FEI: 3006315347 • Freetown • SIERRA LEONE
FEI Number
3006315347
Location
Freetown
Country
SIERRA LEONEAddress
Kissy Dock Yard, , Freetown, , Sierra Leone
Moderate Risk
FDA Import Risk Assessment
This firm has a moderate history of FDA import refusals. Some attention may be warranted.
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
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)).
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)).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
| Date | Product | Violations | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) | |
| 5/9/2019 | 16IFT02BARRACUDA, HOT SMOKED, FISH | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) | |
| 5/9/2019 | 16IFT02BARRACUDA, HOT SMOKED, FISH | 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 | Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI) | |
| 5/16/2018 | 16AYY70SHAD, ALEWIFE | 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.