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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | FISH, N.E.C. 16AGD99 | |
| 12/31/2025 | PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTE 24HFT08 | |
| 12/31/2025 | NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C. 04CGT99 | |
| 12/30/2025 | FUNGUS, BLACK (CLOUD EARS), WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI) 25PGH09 | ADVANCE ENTERPRISECHINA |
| 12/30/2025 | TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE 21TGT14 | |
| 12/30/2025 | TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE 21TGT14 | |
| 12/30/2025 | OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C. 03YGT99 | |
| 12/30/2025 | PAPAD 03YGY13 | ROHINI TRADERSINDIA |
| 12/30/2025 | GOURMAY, GOURAMI 16AVH52 | |
| 12/30/2025 | SNAKE HEAD 16AVH62 | |
| 12/30/2025 | SHARK (ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS AND EXTRACTS) 54GBE04 | PROZISPORTUGAL |
| 12/29/2025 | MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, BROKEN OR KIBBLED, N.E.C. 25RFH99 | LU SHAN DEVELOPMENT CO LTDHONG KONG |
| 12/29/2025 | MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, BROKEN OR KIBBLED, N.E.C. 25RFH99 | LU SHAN DEVELOPMENT CO LTDHONG KONG |
| 12/29/2025 | NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C. 04CGT99 | |
| 12/29/2025 | TAMARIND (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT) 21SGT14 | Viral CorporationINDIA |
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 38720 import refusals issued for violation code 249, affecting 10329 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 249?
The most recent import refusal for violation 249 was on December 31, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 249?
Products commonly refused under violation 249 include: FISH, N.E.C., PEPPER, HOT, DRIED OR PASTE, NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C., FUNGUS, BLACK (CLOUD EARS), WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI), TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE. 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.