Violation Code: 241
FDA Violation
Charge Code: PESTICIDE
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 241
- Charge Code
- PESTICIDE
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exportadora Nicolas Rosario | La Vega, DOMINICAN | 380 |
| 2 | Martinez Exports S.A. (growing field) | La Vega, DOMINICAN | 250 |
| 3 | Agricola Agroalto Limitada | Quillota, CHILE | 156 |
| 4 | KASSAN EXPORT | LA VEGA, DOMINICAN | 138 |
| 5 | EXPORTADORA CAMPO VERDE | La Vega, DOMINICAN | 136 |
| 6 | 1329729 Ontario Ltd dba Westmoreland Sales | Leamington, CANADA | 128 |
| 7 | EXPORTADORA NUEVO HORIZONTE, S.A. | La Vega, DOMINICAN | 120 |
| 8 | Isabela Agricola Import Export | La Vega, DOMINICAN | 108 |
| 9 | DESAI BROTHERS LIMITED | Pune, INDIA | 103 |
| 10 | SAVORY FOOD EXPORT | Santo Domingo, DOMINICAN | 100 |
| 11 | Exportadora Sinaloa, S.A. de C.V. | Eldorado, MEXICO | 99 |
| 12 | WORLD AGROMARKETING DOMINICANA | Constanza, DOMINICAN | 98 |
| 13 | Granja De Facil Triunfo, S.A. De C.V | Navolato, MEXICO | 98 |
| 14 | K.P Export S.R.L. | La Vega, DOMINICAN | 91 |
| 15 | DHARA FOODS PVT .LTD | Anand, INDIA | 87 |
| 16 | Roberto Valenzuela Tapia | Hermosillo, MEXICO | 87 |
| 17 | Triple 8 Sa De Cv | Nayarit, MEXICO | 84 |
| 18 | Exportadora Gomez Cruz, C. Por A. | La Vega, DOMINICAN | 83 |
| 19 | Exportadora Cruz Bautista | Las Cabuyas, DOMINICAN | 82 |
| 20 | Exportadora Oba CXA | La Vega, DOMINICAN | 81 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XVD06 | |
| 12/31/2025 | BEANS, CORN, AND PEA, N.E.C. (VEGETABLE) 24AGT99 | |
| 12/31/2025 | RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C. 02DGT99 | Universal Rice Company LimitedTHAILAND |
| 12/30/2025 | SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, N.E.C. 21SGT99 | Conservas y Congelados YAESTA, S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 12/30/2025 | SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, N.E.C. 21SGT99 | Conservas y Congelados YAESTA, S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 12/30/2025 | MUSHROOM, COMMON (AGARICUS BISPORUS), PIECES AND STEMS, SLICED 25QGD01 | |
| 12/29/2025 | SHALLOT, DRIED OR PASTE 25LGH11 | |
| 12/23/2025 | TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XVD06 | |
| 12/22/2025 | RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED) 02DGT02 | J S R FOODSTUFF TRADING L.L.CUNITED ARA |
| 12/22/2025 | RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED) 02DGT02 | J S R FOODSTUFF TRADING L.L.CUNITED ARA |
| 12/22/2025 | OLIVE OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT 26CCT04 | Nafez Albert Farah LimitedLEBANON |
| 12/22/2025 | OLIVE OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT 26CCT04 | Nafez Albert Farah LimitedLEBANON |
| 12/22/2025 | OLIVE OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT 26CCT04 | Nafez Albert Farah LimitedLEBANON |
| 12/22/2025 | OLIVE OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT 26CCT04 | Nafez Albert Farah LimitedLEBANON |
| 12/22/2025 | OLIVE OIL, REFINED, SINGLE INGREDIENT 26CCT04 | Nafez Albert Farah LimitedLEBANON |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 241?
241 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to bear or contain a pesticide chemical residue, which causes the article to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act. Bears or contains:". This violation is based on 402(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 241?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 18155 import refusals issued for violation code 241, affecting 4670 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 241?
The most recent import refusal for violation 241 was on December 31, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 241?
Products commonly refused under violation 241 include: TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, BEANS, CORN, AND PEA, N.E.C. (VEGETABLE), RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C., SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, N.E.C.. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 241?
Violation code 241 is based on 402(a)(2)(B), 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.