Violation Code: 249
FDA Violation
Charge Code: FILTHY
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 249
- Charge Code
- FILTHY
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C. 03YYY99 | THE TRIBE CONCEPTSINDIA |
| 1/22/2026 | TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE 21TGT14 | EAST END FOODS PLCUNITED KIN |
| 1/22/2026 | TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP) 21XYY14 | |
| 1/22/2026 | TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE 21TYH14 | |
| 1/22/2026 | PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE) 28BGT54 | |
| 1/21/2026 | TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.) 16AYH45 | ORTOKOR MARKETTHAILAND |
| 1/21/2026 | OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C. 03YGT99 | ANU FOODS - APPALAMINDIA |
| 1/21/2026 | TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT) 21SGH14 | L.S HEMA MADHURIINDIA |
| 1/21/2026 | FISH, N.E.C. 16AGH99 | OTOP THAILANDTHAILAND |
| 1/21/2026 | TAMARIND, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED 21UYT14 | HONG LAMVIETNAM |
| 1/21/2026 | FISH, N.E.C. 16AYH99 | I KIN FOODS COMPANY LIMITEDTHAILAND |
| 1/21/2026 | TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE 21TYY14 | T VEERANJANEYULUINDIA |
| 1/21/2026 | SNAKE HEAD 16AYH62 | S.RUAM THAI CO.,LTD.THAILAND |
| 1/21/2026 | TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE 21TYY14 | |
| 1/21/2026 | TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT) 21SFT14 | S SARATHINDIA |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 249?
249 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food.". This violation is based on 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 249?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 38841 import refusals issued for violation code 249, affecting 10378 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 249?
The most recent import refusal for violation 249 was on January 22, 2026.
What products are commonly refused for violation 249?
Products commonly refused under violation 249 include: OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C., TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE, TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP), PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE). These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 249?
Violation code 249 is based on 402(a)(3), 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.