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Violation Code: 170

FDA Violation

Charge Code: CONTAM CAN

25
Total Refusals
17
Affected Firms
3/4/2021
Latest Case
10/9/2002
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
170
Charge Code
CONTAM CAN
Description
The article appears to be held in a container containing a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
Legal Section
402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1Shanghai Jinjianer Imp & Exp Co LtdShanghai, CHINA6
2Jixi Dongfu Cereals, Oils & Foodstuffs Co.,Ltd.JIXI, CHINA4
3Hortalizas Madelos, S.A. De C.V.Rodolfo Sanchez T. (Maneadero), MEXICO1
4Martinez Exports S.A. (growing field)La Vega, DOMINICAN 1
5ANDROS SNCBiars Sur Cere, FRANCE1
6Tereos Starch & Sweeteners EuropeMesnil-saint-nicaise, FRANCE1
7New Kwong Ming Ltd.Hong Kong, HONG KONG1
8Zhuhai Camay Food Co., LtdZhuhai City, CHINA1
9Ushodaya Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., (Foods Division), Poranki.Poranki, INDIA1
10AGRICOLA SANTA MAGDALENA LIMITADAMelipilla, CHILE1
11Caramanfruit Rhone Alpes SASAnneyron, FRANCE1
12Arci Comercial SRLLa Vega, DOMINICAN 1
13R & F EXPORT IMPORTLa Vega, DOMINICAN 1
14JAIME PEREZVillanueva, MEXICO1
15Spode LimitedStoke-On-Trent, UNITED KIN1
16GUANGZHOU YONG WANT FOODS LTDGuangzhou, CHINA1
17Inci BulgurAntalya, TURKEY1

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
3/4/2021
NECTARINE (PIT FRUIT)
21GFC07
11/14/2016
PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)
24FGC08
3/11/2015
CHOCOLATE AND COCOA, N.E.C.
34BGT99
8/21/2013
LONGBEANS
24AFC85
11/21/2012
GLUTEN, WHEAT
02F08
1/30/2012
RASPBERRIES, RED (BERRY PUREES)
20FEO13
4/10/2009
BAKED SNACK FOOD, N.E.C.
07AGT99
4/2/2009
CAKE DOUGH OR BATTER WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING
03TGT01
10/1/2007
SOYBEANS, SOYBEAN MEAL GROUND GRAINS ANIMAL
70AY09
10/1/2007
SOYBEANS, SOYBEAN MEAL GROUND GRAINS ANIMAL
70AY09
9/14/2007
SOYBEAN MEAL
71LYY07
9/14/2007
SOYBEAN MEAL
71LYY07
8/29/2007
GLUTEN, WHEAT
02FFT08
8/29/2007
GLUTEN, WHEAT
02FFT08
8/29/2007
GLUTEN, WHEAT
02FFT08

Related Violations

Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION

CodeCharge CodeCases
9SALMONELLA23378
251POISONOUS4971
295LISTERIA3187
297AFLATOXIN729
281BACTERIA483
3878POISONORD374
245EXCESS SUL142
3897MYCOTOXIN54

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 170?

170 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article appears to be held in a container containing a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.". This violation is based on 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 170?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 25 import refusals issued for violation code 170, affecting 17 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 170?

The most recent import refusal for violation 170 was on March 4, 2021.

What products are commonly refused for violation 170?

Products commonly refused under violation 170 include: NECTARINE (PIT FRUIT), PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE), CHOCOLATE AND COCOA, N.E.C., LONGBEANS, GLUTEN, WHEAT. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 170?

Violation code 170 is based on 402(a)(1), 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.