Violation Code: 171
FDA Violation
Charge Code: CONTAINER
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 171
- Charge Code
- CONTAINER
- Description
- The container appears to be composed, in whole or in part, of a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the contents injurious to health.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(6), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaozhou Chinaware Factory | Chaozhou (Chao'an) City, CHINA | 21 |
| 2 | J & F MEXICO | Tijuana, MEXICO | 18 |
| 3 | Poterie D' Aigues Vives | Aigues Vives, FRANCE | 17 |
| 4 | Terre Provence | Avignon, FRANCE | 11 |
| 5 | Fernando Hernandez Rosas | Puebla, MEXICO | 10 |
| 6 | Canary Express | Ramallah, ISRAEL | 9 |
| 7 | Artesanias Tonala | Tijuana, MEXICO | 9 |
| 8 | tuscia via chiantigiana #264 | Florence, ITALY | 8 |
| 9 | FLORENTINA RAMIREZ MALDONADO | Col. 1a Seccion Santa Maria Atzompa, MEXICO | 8 |
| 10 | Alfareria Aguilera Mayolica "Santa Rosa" | Dolores Hidalgo, MEXICO | 7 |
| 11 | Ganga Handicrafts | Moradabad, INDIA | 7 |
| 12 | Non Solo Moda S.N.C. | Positano, ITALY | 5 |
| 13 | Huey Hao Ceramicware Co | Shenzhen, CHINA | 5 |
| 14 | Linyi Yongrui Ceramic Co Ltd | Shandong, CHINA | 5 |
| 15 | Tiny Sun Enterprise Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen, CHINA | 5 |
| 16 | Ceramica D'Arte Tuscia | Lastra A Signa, ITALY | 5 |
| 17 | Saramou | Marrakech, MOROCCO | 5 |
| 18 | Xiamen Bao Long Enterprises Ltd | Xiamen, CHINA | 4 |
| 19 | China To Cherish | Highwoods Colchester, UNITED KIN | 4 |
| 20 | Candy Pop S.A. de C.V. | Guadalajara, MEXICO | 3 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2025 | CUPS, MUGS (FOODWARE, COOKWARE & TABLEWARE) 52AIE26 | Hebron GlassISRAEL |
| 5/1/2024 | PLATES, ANY SIZE (FOODWARE, COOKWARE & TABLEWARE) 52AIE28 | G & P SncITALY |
| 5/1/2024 | BOWLS, ANY SIZE (FOODWARE, COOKWARE & TABLEWARE) 52AIE31 | G & P SncITALY |
| 4/4/2024 | BOWLS, ANY SIZE (FOODWARE, COOKWARE & TABLEWARE) 52AYE31 | |
| 3/28/2022 | JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) 33LGT07 | |
| 3/28/2022 | JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) 33LGT07 | |
| 1/28/2020 | HARD CANDY WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) 33EGT99 | |
| 9/7/2018 | CUPS, MUGS (FOODWARE, COOKWARE & TABLEWARE) 52AID26 | Ganga HandicraftsINDIA |
| 5/8/2018 | SOUP PAN/POT, ROASTING PAN, ETC (DEEP ITEM CAPABLE OF HOLDING LIQUID W/ OR W/O LID) FOOD/COOK/TABLE 52AME54 | ARTESANIAS VALENTINMEXICO |
| 5/8/2018 | CUPS, MUGS (FOODWARE, COOKWARE & TABLEWARE) 52AIE26 | ARTESANIAS VALENTINMEXICO |
| 5/8/2018 | BOWLS, ANY SIZE (FOODWARE, COOKWARE & TABLEWARE) 52AIE31 | ARTESANIAS VALENTINMEXICO |
| 5/4/2017 | PEPPER SAUCE (HOT, MILD, ETC.) 27YCT06 | NATIONAL CANNERS LIMITEDTRINIDAD A |
| 4/12/2017 | KITCHEN AND TABLEWARE, N.E.C., (FOODWARE, COOKWARE & TABLEWARE) 52AYE99 | Poterie D' Aigues VivesFRANCE |
| 3/29/2017 | PITCHERS (W/HANDLE, LIP SPOUT; AND W/O LID), (FOODWARE, COOKWARE & TABLEWARE) 52AIE27 | Non Solo Moda S.N.C.ITALY |
| 3/29/2017 | CUPS, MUGS (FOODWARE, COOKWARE & TABLEWARE) 52AIE26 | Non Solo Moda S.N.C.ITALY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 171?
171 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The container appears to be composed, in whole or in part, of a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the contents injurious to health.". This violation is based on 402(a)(6), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 171?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 279 import refusals issued for violation code 171, affecting 100 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 171?
The most recent import refusal for violation 171 was on March 3, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 171?
Products commonly refused under violation 171 include: CUPS, MUGS (FOODWARE, COOKWARE & TABLEWARE), PLATES, ANY SIZE (FOODWARE, COOKWARE & TABLEWARE), BOWLS, ANY SIZE (FOODWARE, COOKWARE & TABLEWARE), JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE). These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 171?
Violation code 171 is based on 402(a)(6), 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.