Violation Code: 181
FDA Violation
Charge Code: UNDER PRC
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 181
- Charge Code
- UNDER PRC
- Description
- The article appears to have inadequate processing in having been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2025 | TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.) 16AVE45 | |
| 8/25/2025 | TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.) 16AVE45 | |
| 8/25/2025 | TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.) 16AVE45 | |
| 3/12/2025 | SAUCES, N.E.C. 37JGI99 | Shan Foods (Private) LimitedPAKISTAN |
| 3/12/2025 | SAUCES, N.E.C. 37JGI99 | Shan Foods (Private) LimitedPAKISTAN |
| 3/7/2025 | TOMATO, DRIED 24HCE50 | |
| 3/7/2025 | FAVA BEAN 24ACE05 | |
| 3/7/2025 | FAVA BEAN 24ACE05 | |
| 3/7/2025 | CUCUMBERS (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE) 24FCE20 | |
| 3/7/2025 | FAVA BEAN 24ACE05 | |
| 3/7/2025 | FAVA BEAN 24ACE05 | |
| 3/7/2025 | HOMMUS, HUMMUS (MULTIPLE FOOD SPECIALTIES, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS) 37BCE26 | |
| 3/7/2025 | FAVA BEAN 24ACE05 | |
| 3/7/2025 | FAVA BEAN 24ACE05 | |
| 1/30/2025 | FAVA BEAN 24ACE05 |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 181?
181 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article appears to have inadequate processing in having been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.". This violation is based on 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 181?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 814 import refusals issued for violation code 181, affecting 183 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 181?
The most recent import refusal for violation 181 was on August 25, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 181?
Products commonly refused under violation 181 include: TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.), SAUCES, N.E.C.. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 181?
Violation code 181 is based on 402(a)(4), 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.