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 | Granja De Facil Triunfo, S.A. De C.V | Navolato, MEXICO | 98 |
| 13 | WORLD AGROMARKETING DOMINICANA | Constanza, DOMINICAN | 98 |
| 14 | DHARA FOODS PVT .LTD | Anand, INDIA | 92 |
| 15 | K.P Export S.R.L. | La Vega, DOMINICAN | 91 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PARAYIL EXPORTSINDIA |
| 1/22/2026 | RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED) 02DGT02 | SAAR ENTERPRISESINDIA |
| 1/22/2026 | RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED) 02DGT02 | SAAR ENTERPRISESINDIA |
| 1/22/2026 | RICE, PLAIN (WHITE OR POLISHED) PROCESSED (PACKAGED) 02DGT02 | SAAR ENTERPRISESINDIA |
| 1/22/2026 | SESAME SEED (EDIBLE SEED) 23KFT02 | Jabs InternationalINDIA |
| 1/22/2026 | MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE 24BAB09 | DHARA FOODS PVT .LTDINDIA |
| 1/22/2026 | MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE 24BAB09 | DHARA FOODS PVT .LTDINDIA |
| 1/22/2026 | MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE 24BAB09 | DHARA FOODS PVT .LTDINDIA |
| 1/22/2026 | MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE 24BAB09 | DHARA FOODS PVT .LTDINDIA |
| 1/22/2026 | MUNG BEAN, DRIED OR PASTE 24BAB09 | DHARA FOODS PVT .LTDINDIA |
| 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.