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 | Fujisawa Shoji Co., Ltd. | Gyoda, JAPAN | 4 |
| 8 | OSHIMAEN CO.,LTD | Edogawa, JAPAN | 4 |
| 9 | IWATE KANZUME CO.,LTD. | Iwate-Gun, JAPAN | 3 |
| 10 | EBINUMA FOODS CO.,LTD. | Tochigi, JAPAN | 3 |
| 11 | AZUMA FOODS CO.,LTD. TOTIGI PLANT | Utsunomiya, JAPAN | 3 |
| 12 | Yamake Co Ltd | Shimotsuga-Gun, JAPAN | 2 |
| 13 | Yamau Co Ltd | Ora-Gun, JAPAN | 2 |
| 14 | Nagano Tomato Co., Ltd. | Matsumoto, JAPAN | 2 |
| 15 | OHORI CO.,LTD. IMAICHI FACTORY | Nikko, JAPAN | 2 |
| 16 | PT Natura Aromatik Nusantara | Karanganyar, INDONESIA | 1 |
| 17 | Obori Co.,Ltd.(Ashio Factory) | Nikko, JAPAN | 1 |
| 18 | RENDAH VANILLA | Bali, INDONESIA | 1 |
| 19 | Ryukoh | Minato, JAPAN | 1 |
| 20 | Seiwa Shokuhin Co Ltd | Takasaki, JAPAN | 1 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | VANILLA BEAN, RAW MATERIAL FOR EXTRACTS AND FLAVORS 28NYT03 | RENDAH VANILLAINDONESIA |
| 1/14/2026 | CLOVE, NATURAL EXTRACT OR FLAVOR (SPICE) 28CET14 | PT Natura Aromatik NusantaraINDONESIA |
| 1/8/2026 | ESSENTIAL OILS FOR FLAVORING, N.E.C. 28OGY99 | PT. VAN AROMAINDONESIA |
| 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 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 & 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 16XGN21 | PT. Bahari Makmur SejatiINDONESIA |
| 9/30/2025 | 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 | 561 |
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 104 import refusals issued for violation code 2420, affecting 35 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 2420?
The most recent import refusal for violation 2420 was on January 22, 2026.
What products are commonly refused for violation 2420?
Products commonly refused under violation 2420 include: VANILLA BEAN, RAW MATERIAL FOR EXTRACTS AND FLAVORS, CLOVE, NATURAL EXTRACT OR FLAVOR (SPICE), ESSENTIAL OILS FOR FLAVORING, N.E.C., 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.