Violation Code: 160
FDA Violation
Charge Code: LEAK/SWELL
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 160
- Charge Code
- LEAK/SWELL
- Description
- The article appears to be held in swollen containers or contains micro leaks.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giumarra Vineyards Corp | Bakersfield, UNITED STA | 33 |
| 2 | Al Dayaa Products sarl | Kfarakka, LEBANON | 6 |
| 3 | Hemsi Ltd. | Konak, TURKEY | 3 |
| 4 | LianJiang Xulong Foods Co.,Ltd. | Fuzhou, CHINA | 3 |
| 5 | Mechaalany | Mreijat, LEBANON | 3 |
| 6 | Dr.Olivee Co. For Food Industries S.A.E. | Zagazig, EGYPT | 2 |
| 7 | Pachranga International Inc. | Panipat, INDIA | 2 |
| 8 | GREENYEARD PREPARED NETHERLANDSBV | Horst, NETHERLAND | 2 |
| 9 | PRAN Foods Ltd | Narshingdi, BANGLADESH | 2 |
| 10 | DCOOP. S.COOP. AND. | Monturque, SPAIN | 2 |
| 11 | Cortas Canning & Refrigerating Company, SAL | Beyrouth, LEBANON | 2 |
| 12 | Izmail Fish Factory | Izmail, UKRAINE | 2 |
| 13 | Red Gold, Inc. | Elwood, UNITED STA | 2 |
| 14 | Rongcheng Shidao Guangxin Food Co., Ltd. | Weihai, CHINA | 2 |
| 15 | Tempo Sekerleme | Istanbul, TURKEY | 1 |
| 16 | Unknown | Unknown, JORDAN | 1 |
| 17 | Industria Conservera De La Pesca Ltda. | Guayaquil, ECUADOR | 1 |
| 18 | BEDESSEE IMPORTS LTD | Scarborough, CANADA | 1 |
| 19 | Thai Agri Foods Public Company Limited | Bang Sao Thong, THAILAND | 1 |
| 20 | International Beverage & Filling Industries | Ash Shariqah, UNITED ARA | 1 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2018 | TZAHP CHOY (CHINESE CANNED SWEET PICKLES MADE FROM MIXED VEGETABLES) (MIXED VEGETABLES) 25EHI14 | |
| 5/4/2017 | CARROT TOPS, WITH SAUCE 24VET09 | |
| 12/2/2014 | MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, PIECES AND STEMS, SLICED, N.E.C. 25QEE99 | GREENYEARD PREPARED NETHERLANDSBVNETHERLAND |
| 12/2/2014 | MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, PIECES AND STEMS, SLICED, N.E.C. 25QCE99 | GREENYEARD PREPARED NETHERLANDSBVNETHERLAND |
| 9/10/2014 | MIXED SPICE AND SEASONINGS, GROUND, CRACKED, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C. 28FGT99 | |
| 10/15/2013 | MACKEREL (ALL EXCEPT SCOMBEROMORUS SP, EG SPANISH OR KING SEE '22') 16AEE73 | |
| 10/15/2013 | MACKEREL (ALL EXCEPT SCOMBEROMORUS SP, EG SPANISH OR KING SEE '22') 16AEE73 | |
| 9/27/2013 | TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE) 24FGP50 | Hemsi Ltd.TURKEY |
| 9/27/2013 | TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE) 24FGP50 | Hemsi Ltd.TURKEY |
| 9/27/2013 | TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE) 24FGP50 | Hemsi Ltd.TURKEY |
| 9/13/2013 | LYCHEE, LICHEE, LITCHI, LEECHEE, TOPPING OR SYRUP 21WEE19 | |
| 7/22/2013 | OLIVES, BLACK, (PIT FRUIT) 21GEP10 | |
| 7/22/2013 | OLIVES, BLACK, (PIT FRUIT) 21GEP10 | |
| 7/8/2013 | DATES, JUICE, PIT FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 21KEE05 | |
| 7/8/2013 | DATES, JUICE, PIT FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 21KEE05 |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 160?
160 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article appears to be held in swollen containers or contains micro leaks.". 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 160?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 93 import refusals issued for violation code 160, affecting 41 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 160?
The most recent import refusal for violation 160 was on August 27, 2018.
What products are commonly refused for violation 160?
Products commonly refused under violation 160 include: TZAHP CHOY (CHINESE CANNED SWEET PICKLES MADE FROM MIXED VEGETABLES) (MIXED VEGETABLES), CARROT TOPS, WITH SAUCE, MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, PIECES AND STEMS, SLICED, N.E.C., MIXED SPICE AND SEASONINGS, GROUND, CRACKED, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 160?
Violation code 160 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.