Violation Code: 157
FDA Violation
Charge Code: FOREIGN OB
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 157
- Charge Code
- FOREIGN OB
- Description
- 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.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DHARA FOODS PVT .LTD | Anand, INDIA | 23 |
| 2 | jsl foodstuff co., ltd. | Jieyang, CHINA | 7 |
| 3 | Ganpati Scientifics | Jaipur, INDIA | 6 |
| 4 | Kinjo Confectionery | Aichi, JAPAN | 6 |
| 5 | Unique Fragrances | Sonepat, INDIA | 6 |
| 6 | Euroasias | Mumbai, INDIA | 6 |
| 7 | Healing Herbs | Distt - Kangra, INDIA | 6 |
| 8 | Naveena Quality Foods Pvt Ltd | Hyderabad, INDIA | 6 |
| 9 | Commodity Specialists De Mexico, S. De R.L. De C.V. | Juarez, MEXICO | 6 |
| 10 | OM EXIM Corporation | Unjha, INDIA | 5 |
| 11 | Omsheel Enterprises & Logistics Pvt Ltd | New Delhi, INDIA | 5 |
| 12 | Vkl Global Spices | Ernakalam, INDIA | 5 |
| 13 | M M International | Navi Mumbai, INDIA | 5 |
| 14 | Jabs International Private Limited | Navi Mumbai, INDIA | 5 |
| 15 | Howa Boeju Co., Ltd. | Osaka, JAPAN | 5 |
| 16 | J.B. Spices | Vadodara, INDIA | 4 |
| 17 | Ingomar Packing Co | Los Banos, UNITED STA | 4 |
| 18 | ANHUI NEW SELECT FOOD S&T DEVELO | Huaibei, CHINA | 4 |
| 19 | M.M. Poonjiaji Spices Ltd | Navi Mumbai, INDIA | 4 |
| 20 | Bafna Enterprises | Kochi, INDIA | 4 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2025 | CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT) 21GGC16 | |
| 5/19/2025 | CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDY, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. 34FGY99 | Luigi Zaini S.p.AITALY |
| 4/18/2025 | GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED 33MGT01 | Youko Co.JAPAN |
| 4/7/2025 | MIXED/ASSORTED SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS, FRUIT OR CHOCOLATE) 33LYN12 | |
| 3/27/2025 | GELATIN, FLAVORED 35AHE01 | |
| 11/21/2024 | GEL CUPS CANDY 33MHT05 | HAN SHUO FOOD CO.,LTDTAIWAN |
| 11/21/2024 | GEL CUPS CANDY 33MHT05 | HAN SHUO FOOD CO.,LTDTAIWAN |
| 11/21/2024 | GEL CUPS CANDY 33MHT05 | HAN SHUO FOOD CO.,LTDTAIWAN |
| 5/19/2024 | SARDINES (BRISLING, SPRATS, PILCHARDS, ETC.) 16AYT33 | PETER NATHANIEL CTANZANIA |
| 2/8/2024 | TOMATO, DRIED 24HGT50 | Ingomar Packing CoUNITED STA |
| 2/8/2024 | TOMATO, DRIED 24HGT50 | Ingomar Packing CoUNITED STA |
| 2/8/2024 | TOMATO, DRIED 24HGT50 | Ingomar Packing CoUNITED STA |
| 2/8/2024 | TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE) 24FGF50 | Ingomar Packing CoUNITED STA |
| 12/1/2023 | GEL CANDY ON A STICK CANDY 33MGB07 | |
| 11/29/2023 | GEL CUPS CANDY 33MHT05 |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 157?
157 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "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.". This violation is based on 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 157?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 390 import refusals issued for violation code 157, affecting 210 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 157?
The most recent import refusal for violation 157 was on August 21, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 157?
Products commonly refused under violation 157 include: CHINESE RED DATE (JUJUBES, ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA) (PIT FRUIT), CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDY, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C., GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED, MIXED/ASSORTED SOFT CANDY WITHOUT NUTS, FRUIT OR CHOCOLATE), GELATIN, FLAVORED. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 157?
Violation code 157 is based on 402(a)(3), 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.