Violation Code: 2000
FDA Violation
Charge Code: IMPTRHACCP
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 2000
- Charge Code
- IMPTRHACCP
- Description
- The food appears to have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions, or may have become injurious to health, due to the failure of the importer to provide verification of compliance pursuant to 21 CFR 123.12(d).
- Legal Section
- 801(a)(3) , 402(a)(4) Adulteration
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuela Bernal Flores | Tamps Mexico, MEXICO | 56 |
| 2 | Toyo Reizo Co., Ltd. | Ichikawa, JAPAN | 33 |
| 3 | Hee Chang Trading Company LTD | Seo, SOUTH KORE | 24 |
| 4 | El Chamizal S.C.L. | Mexico, MEXICO | 23 |
| 5 | Juan Cepeda Rodriguez | Tamps., MEXICO | 15 |
| 6 | Sakura Shoten Inc. | Fukuoka, JAPAN | 13 |
| 7 | Indo Fisheries | Mangalore, INDIA | 9 |
| 8 | Dong Kwang Marine Food Co. | Seoul, SOUTH KORE | 8 |
| 9 | SALMOPROCESOS S.A. | Chonchi, CHILE | 8 |
| 10 | Hang Tai Marine Products Co. | Hong Kong, HONG KONG | 7 |
| 11 | Pesquera Don Luis, S.A. De C.V. | Tamps., MEXICO | 7 |
| 12 | DAEGWANG F&C | Saha-Gu, SOUTH KORE | 7 |
| 13 | Farne Salmon and Trout Ltd | Duns, UNITED KIN | 7 |
| 14 | A Jays Enterprise | Accra, GHANA | 6 |
| 15 | PT. Graha Insan Sejahtera | Jakarta Utara, INDONESIA | 6 |
| 16 | Miaow Miaow Food Products Sdn. Bhd. | Batu Pahat, MALAYSIA | 5 |
| 17 | Pesquera San Miguel | Tampico, MEXICO | 5 |
| 18 | SEAFOODLIFE COPORATION | Seongnam-Si, SOUTH KORE | 5 |
| 19 | La Corbeille NV | Hulshout, BELGIUM | 4 |
| 20 | Rayong Fish Sauce Industry | Pakman A.Muang, THAILAND | 4 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | BEVERAGE BASE, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT, LIQUID 30BGT06 | |
| 9/25/2025 | MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C. 28JGT99 | |
| 8/8/2025 | SCALLOPS 16EGD05 | |
| 6/27/2025 | MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C. 28JGT99 | |
| 5/29/2025 | FISH, N.E.C. 16AHD99 | TU HAI CO., LTDVIETNAM |
| 11/28/2023 | FISH CAKES, BALLS, ETC., N.E.C. 16CVD99 | Sethachon Company LimitedTHAILAND |
| 11/28/2023 | MACKEREL (ONLY SCOMBEROMORUS SPP EG. SPANISH OR KING) 16ACD22 | |
| 10/4/2023 | SURIMI (USED FOR FURTHER PROCESSING INTO IMITATION SEAFOOD) 16RGT01 | Eden F&C, Co., Ltd.SOUTH KORE |
| 10/4/2023 | SURIMI (USED FOR FURTHER PROCESSING INTO IMITATION SEAFOOD) 16RGT01 | C&S FOOD SYSTEMSOUTH KORE |
| 10/4/2023 | SURIMI (USED FOR FURTHER PROCESSING INTO IMITATION SEAFOOD) 16RGT01 | C&S FOOD SYSTEMSOUTH KORE |
| 10/4/2023 | COCKLES 16EGT10 | |
| 10/4/2023 | SURIMI (USED FOR FURTHER PROCESSING INTO IMITATION SEAFOOD) 16RGT01 | MAT DDEUL AN CO LTDSOUTH KORE |
| 10/4/2023 | FISH CAKES, BALLS, ETC., N.E.C. 16CGT99 | MAT DDEUL AN CO LTDSOUTH KORE |
| 10/4/2023 | SURIMI (USED FOR FURTHER PROCESSING INTO IMITATION SEAFOOD) 16RGT01 | Eden F&C, Co., Ltd.SOUTH KORE |
| 10/4/2023 | CROAKER 16AGT13 | SAMJIN GLOBALNET CO., LTD.SOUTH KORE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 2000?
2000 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The food appears to have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions, or may have become injurious to health, due to the failure of the importer to provide verification of compliance pursuant to 21 CFR 123.12(d).". This violation is based on 801(a)(3) , 402(a)(4) Adulteration of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 2000?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 389 import refusals issued for violation code 2000, affecting 114 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 2000?
The most recent import refusal for violation 2000 was on November 4, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 2000?
Products commonly refused under violation 2000 include: BEVERAGE BASE, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT, LIQUID, MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C., SCALLOPS, FISH, N.E.C.. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 2000?
Violation code 2000 is based on 801(a)(3) , 402(a)(4) 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.