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Violation Code: 173

FDA Violation

Charge Code: IMITATION

17
Total Refusals
13
Affected Firms
10/6/2023
Latest Case
12/28/2001
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
173
Charge Code
IMITATION
Description
The article appears to be an imitation of another food, and the label does not bear in type of uniform size and prominence, the word "imitation" and immediately thereafter, the name of the food imitated.
Legal Section
403(c), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1Chu Thien Co.Binh Duong, VIETNAM4
2National FoodsKarachi, PAKISTAN2
3Agropur CooperativeBoucherville, CANADA1
4Juan Ortiz EspinalSanto Domingo, DOMINICAN 1
5Pacifico Mariscos S.A.Ensenada, MEXICO1
6Pebeyre SASCahors, FRANCE1
7Savitar SrlSan Minato Basso, ITALY1
8Chief Brand ProductsChaguanas, TRINIDAD A1
9Unilever Pakistan Foods LtdLahore, PAKISTAN1
10Jamnadas Ruttonsey & Co.Mumbai, INDIA1
11F. Uhrenholt Cheese A/SKolding, DENMARK1
12TIANJIN TINGJIN FOOD CO., LTD.Tianjin, CHINA1
13Distribuidora Comercial J R Sa De CvZapopan, MEXICO1

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
10/6/2023
POTATO CHIPS,FRIED
07BGT06
TIANJIN TINGJIN FOOD CO., LTD.CHINA
7/18/2012
CUSTARD PUDDING (PIE) MIX, N.E.C.
35CAT99
Jamnadas Ruttonsey & Co.INDIA
4/2/2010
PIES AND PUDDING PREPARED DRY MIX WITH CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING
03PGT04
Unilever Pakistan Foods LtdPAKISTAN
6/27/2006
TRUFFLE, FUNGI PRODUCTS, N.E.C.
25SCY02
Savitar SrlITALY
6/5/2006
VEGETABLE OILS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.
26YHT99
Pebeyre SASFRANCE
7/14/2004
MIXED SPICE AND SEAONINGS, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.
28ECT99
National FoodsPAKISTAN
7/14/2004
MIXED SPICE AND SEAONINGS, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C.
28ECT99
National FoodsPAKISTAN
10/9/2003
SAFFRON, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)
28BHH40
Chief Brand ProductsTRINIDAD A
7/16/2003
BUTTER (PLAIN OR WHIPPED)
09AGT01
F. Uhrenholt Cheese A/SDENMARK
7/16/2003
OLEOMARGARINE
26EGT01
Agropur CooperativeCANADA
2/19/2003
VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.
18YGT99
Chu Thien Co.VIETNAM
2/19/2003
VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.
18YGT99
Chu Thien Co.VIETNAM
2/13/2003
VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.
18YGT99
Chu Thien Co.VIETNAM
2/13/2003
VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCTS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C.
18YGT99
Chu Thien Co.VIETNAM
11/7/2002
SHELLFISH, N.E.C.
16EEE99
Pacifico Mariscos S.A.MEXICO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 173?

173 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article appears to be an imitation of another food, and the label does not bear in type of uniform size and prominence, the word "imitation" and immediately thereafter, the name of the food imitated.". This violation is based on 403(c), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 173?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 17 import refusals issued for violation code 173, affecting 13 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 173?

The most recent import refusal for violation 173 was on October 6, 2023.

What products are commonly refused for violation 173?

Products commonly refused under violation 173 include: POTATO CHIPS,FRIED, CUSTARD PUDDING (PIE) MIX, N.E.C., PIES AND PUDDING PREPARED DRY MIX WITH CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING, TRUFFLE, FUNGI PRODUCTS, N.E.C., VEGETABLE OILS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 173?

Violation code 173 is based on 403(c), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING 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.