Violation Code: 2420
FDA Violation
Charge Code: RADIONUC
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 2420
- Charge Code
- RADIONUC
- Description
- Article appears to contain the radionuclide, Cesium-137, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(1); 801(a)(3); Adulteration
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati | Serang, INDONESIA | 24 |
| 2 | L'EPICIER Butsuryu | Kawachi-Gun, JAPAN | 10 |
| 3 | Iwashoku Inc | Inashiki-gun, JAPAN | 8 |
| 4 | Takamizawa K.K. | Nakano, JAPAN | 6 |
| 5 | IZUMI SHOKUHIN CO., LTD. | Mooka, JAPAN | 6 |
| 6 | Horyo Corporation | Narita, JAPAN | 5 |
| 7 | OSHIMAEN CO.,LTD | Edogawa, JAPAN | 4 |
| 8 | Fujisawa Shoji Co., Ltd. | Gyoda, JAPAN | 4 |
| 9 | EBINUMA FOODS CO.,LTD. | Tochigi, JAPAN | 3 |
| 10 | IWATE KANZUME CO.,LTD. | Iwate-Gun, JAPAN | 3 |
| 11 | AZUMA FOODS CO.,LTD. TOTIGI PLANT | Utsunomiya, JAPAN | 3 |
| 12 | OHORI CO.,LTD. IMAICHI FACTORY | Nikko, JAPAN | 2 |
| 13 | Nagano Tomato Co., Ltd. | Matsumoto, JAPAN | 2 |
| 14 | Yamau Co Ltd | Ora-Gun, JAPAN | 2 |
| 15 | Yamake Co Ltd | Shimotsuga-Gun, JAPAN | 2 |
| 16 | Obori Co.,Ltd.(Ashio Factory) | Nikko, JAPAN | 1 |
| 17 | Seiwa Shokuhin Co Ltd | Takasaki, JAPAN | 1 |
| 18 | Ryukoh | Minato, JAPAN | 1 |
| 19 | Iwate Kanzume Co Ltd | Morioka, JAPAN | 1 |
| 20 | AINABA CO.,LTD | Iwaki, JAPAN | 1 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGD21 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 12/8/2025 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS 16JYD05 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 12/8/2025 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS 16JYD05 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 10/7/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGN21 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 9/30/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGN21 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 9/30/2025 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED 16KYD05 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 9/30/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGD21 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 9/30/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGD21 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 9/30/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGN21 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 9/30/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGD21 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 9/30/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGN21 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 9/30/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGN21 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 9/23/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT21 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 9/16/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGD21 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 9/16/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGN21 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(1); 801(a)(3); Adulteration
| Code | Charge Code | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| 3400 | PB-FOOD | 560 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 2420?
2420 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "Article appears to contain the radionuclide, Cesium-137, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.". This violation is based on 402(a)(1); 801(a)(3); Adulteration of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 2420?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 101 import refusals issued for violation code 2420, affecting 32 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 2420?
The most recent import refusal for violation 2420 was on December 11, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 2420?
Products commonly refused under violation 2420 include: SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, SHRIMP & PRAWNS. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 2420?
Violation code 2420 is based on 402(a)(1); 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.