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Violation Code: 241

FDA Violation

Charge Code: PESTICIDE

18,230
Total Refusals
4691
Affected Firms
1/22/2026
Latest Case
10/1/2001
First Case

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 NameLocationCases
1Exportadora Nicolas RosarioLa Vega, DOMINICAN 380
2Martinez Exports S.A. (growing field)La Vega, DOMINICAN 250
3Agricola Agroalto LimitadaQuillota, CHILE156
4KASSAN EXPORTLA VEGA, DOMINICAN 138
5EXPORTADORA CAMPO VERDELa Vega, DOMINICAN 136
61329729 Ontario Ltd dba Westmoreland SalesLeamington, CANADA128
7EXPORTADORA NUEVO HORIZONTE, S.A.La Vega, DOMINICAN 120
8Isabela Agricola Import ExportLa Vega, DOMINICAN 108
9DESAI BROTHERS LIMITEDPune, INDIA103
10SAVORY FOOD EXPORTSanto Domingo, DOMINICAN 100
11Exportadora Sinaloa, S.A. de C.V.Eldorado, MEXICO99
12Granja De Facil Triunfo, S.A. De C.VNavolato, MEXICO98
13WORLD AGROMARKETING DOMINICANAConstanza, DOMINICAN 98
14DHARA FOODS PVT .LTDAnand, INDIA92
15K.P Export S.R.L.La Vega, DOMINICAN 91
16Roberto Valenzuela TapiaHermosillo, MEXICO87
17Triple 8 Sa De CvNayarit, MEXICO84
18Exportadora Gomez Cruz, C. Por A.La Vega, DOMINICAN 83
19Exportadora Cruz BautistaLas Cabuyas, DOMINICAN 82
20Exportadora Oba CXALa Vega, DOMINICAN 81

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
1/22/2026
TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)
24FFC50
1/22/2026
TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)
24FFC50
1/22/2026
TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)
24FFC50
1/22/2026
TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)
24FFC50
1/22/2026
STAR GOOSEBERRY (BERRY)
20AGN16
1/22/2026
RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED)
02DGT02
1/22/2026
RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED)
02DGT02
1/22/2026
RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED)
02DGT02
1/22/2026
SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED)
23KFT02
1/22/2026
MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE
24BAB09
1/22/2026
MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE
24BAB09
1/22/2026
MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE
24BAB09
1/22/2026
MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE
24BAB09
1/22/2026
MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE
24BAB09
1/21/2026
OLIVES (PIT FRUIT)
21GYT09

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 18230 import refusals issued for violation code 241, affecting 4691 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 241?

The most recent import refusal for violation 241 was on January 22, 2026.

What products are commonly refused for violation 241?

Products commonly refused under violation 241 include: TOMATOES (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE), STAR GOOSEBERRY (BERRY). 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.