Violation Code: 152
FDA Violation
Charge Code: SOAKED/WET
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 152
- Charge Code
- SOAKED/WET
- Description
- The article 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 in that it appears to been held in water.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran Golab Marghoob Shamshad | Tehran, IRAN | 6 |
| 2 | Lantmannen Unibake UK - Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes, UNITED KIN | 5 |
| 3 | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd. | Eumseong, SOUTH KORE | 5 |
| 4 | PeJ Specialties | Kumasi, GHANA | 4 |
| 5 | Ningbo Zhuzhiyun Foods | Yinxian, CHINA | 3 |
| 6 | Taiwan Direct Biotechnology Corp | Sinfong, TAIWAN | 3 |
| 7 | BANHA GENERAL TRADING L.L.C. | Deira Dubai, UNITED ARA | 3 |
| 8 | Alejandro Carrillo Carrillo | B.C., MEXICO | 2 |
| 9 | Rongcheng Shidoa Guangxin Food Co., Ltd | Shandong, CHINA | 2 |
| 10 | Vela Fishing Ltd | Hamilton, NEW ZEALAN | 2 |
| 11 | Lindt & Sprungli | Paris, FRANCE | 2 |
| 12 | BAIG EXPORT INC | Karachi, PAKISTAN | 2 |
| 13 | Leung Chiu Kee | Kowloon, HONG KONG | 2 |
| 14 | Philadelphia Macaroni Company | Harrisburg, UNITED STA | 2 |
| 15 | Essepi Servizi Srl Mbe240 | Cagliari, ITALY | 1 |
| 16 | Elvardo Terra | Caracas, VENEZUELA | 1 |
| 17 | Dd Douieb | Paris, FRANCE | 1 |
| 18 | Bartolini Spa | Milano, ITALY | 1 |
| 19 | COPIOUS INTL., INC. | Heyuan, CHINA | 1 |
| 20 | CLEMSON GENERAL TRADING CORPORATION | Monrovia, LIBERIA | 1 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2024 | SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.) 16AYT33 | PETER NATHANIEL CTANZANIA |
| 1/21/2022 | PASTRY (ECLAIRS, CREAM PUFFS) CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLED 03NYD03 | Lantmannen Unibake UK - Milton KeynesUNITED KIN |
| 1/21/2022 | PASTRY (ECLAIRS, CREAM PUFFS) CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLED 03NYD03 | Lantmannen Unibake UK - Milton KeynesUNITED KIN |
| 1/21/2022 | PASTRY (ECLAIRS, CREAM PUFFS) CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLED 03NYD03 | Lantmannen Unibake UK - Milton KeynesUNITED KIN |
| 1/21/2022 | PASTRY (ECLAIRS, CREAM PUFFS) CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLED 03NYD03 | Lantmannen Unibake UK - Milton KeynesUNITED KIN |
| 1/21/2022 | PASTRY (ECLAIRS, CREAM PUFFS) CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLED 03NYD03 | Lantmannen Unibake UK - Milton KeynesUNITED KIN |
| 4/6/2021 | TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE 21TYY14 | ALCO FOODS PRIVATEINDIA |
| 8/6/2020 | LIPSTICK (MAKEUP PREPARATIONS, NOT FOR EYES) 53GK05 | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd.SOUTH KORE |
| 8/6/2020 | LIPSTICK (MAKEUP PREPARATIONS, NOT FOR EYES) 53GK05 | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd.SOUTH KORE |
| 8/6/2020 | CLEANSING (COLD CREAMS, CLEANSING LOTIONS, LIQUIDS, PADS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS) 53LD01 | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd.SOUTH KORE |
| 8/6/2020 | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. 53LD99 | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd.SOUTH KORE |
| 8/6/2020 | OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C. 53LD99 | Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd.SOUTH KORE |
| 12/10/2019 | MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE 24BGT09 | Achaya SpicesINDIA |
| 5/7/2018 | TOMATO, DRIED 24HGT50 | The Morning Star Packing Co. LPUNITED STA |
| 8/21/2017 | RAISINS (DRIED GRAPES) (BERRY) 20AFT10 | NEST FARM LLCUZBEKISTAN |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 152?
152 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article 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 in that it appears to been held in water.". This violation is based on 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 152?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 73 import refusals issued for violation code 152, affecting 44 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 152?
The most recent import refusal for violation 152 was on May 19, 2024.
What products are commonly refused for violation 152?
Products commonly refused under violation 152 include: SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.), PASTRY (ECLAIRS, CREAM PUFFS) CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLED. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 152?
Violation code 152 is based on 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). This section of the law establishes requirements that imported products must meet to be allowed entry into the United States.
Data sourced from the FDA Data Dashboard, a public database maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.