Violation Code: 255
FDA Violation
Charge Code: STD FILL
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 255
- Charge Code
- STD FILL
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(h)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the article purports to be or is represented as a food for which a standard or standards of fill of container have been prescribed by regulations as provided by Section 401 of the FD&C Act and the article falls below the applicable standard of fill and its label does not bear a statement that it falls below such standard in such manner and form as such regulations specify.
- Legal Section
- 403(h)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FABRICA DE BEBIDAS GASEOSAS SALVAVIDAS SA | Guatemala, GUATEMALA | 6 |
| 2 | LABORATORIOS QUIFARMA S.A. | San Miguel Petapa, GUATEMALA | 4 |
| 3 | EMBOTELLADORA LA MARIPOSA S.A. | Guatemala, GUATEMALA | 4 |
| 4 | Century Canning Corporation | Taguig, PHILIPPINE | 3 |
| 5 | Stc India Pvt. Ltd. | Mumbai, INDIA | 3 |
| 6 | Planta BNC - Alimentos Ideal Manufacturing | Guatemala, GUATEMALA | 3 |
| 7 | International Seafood Enterprise | Georgetown, GUYANA | 2 |
| 8 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A. | Escuintla, GUATEMALA | 1 |
| 9 | B.C. Frozen Foods | Mission, CANADA | 1 |
| 10 | "PIONIR" D.O.O. BEOGRAD "FABRIKA SUBOTICA" | Subotica, SERBIA | 1 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2025 | MIXED SPICE AND SEAONINGS, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C. 28EGT99 | Stc India Pvt. Ltd.INDIA |
| 2/4/2025 | SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C. 28KGT99 | Stc India Pvt. Ltd.INDIA |
| 2/4/2025 | SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C. 28KGT99 | Stc India Pvt. Ltd.INDIA |
| 5/12/2023 | STRAWBERRIES (BERRY) 20AGD14 | B.C. Frozen FoodsCANADA |
| 11/8/2021 | SOFT DRINK, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATED 29BGT07 | LABORATORIOS QUIFARMA S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 11/8/2021 | SOFT DRINK, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATED 29BGT07 | LABORATORIOS QUIFARMA S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 11/8/2021 | SOFT DRINK, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATED 29BGT07 | LABORATORIOS QUIFARMA S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 11/8/2021 | SOFT DRINK, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATED 29BGT07 | LABORATORIOS QUIFARMA S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 11/8/2021 | MILK, FLAVORED (CHOCOLATE, ETC.) 09CYN05 | |
| 11/8/2021 | MILK, FLAVORED (CHOCOLATE, ETC.) 09CYN05 | |
| 11/8/2021 | MILK, FLAVORED (CHOCOLATE, ETC.) 09CYN05 | |
| 11/8/2021 | SOFT DRINK, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATED 29BGT07 | EMBOTELLADORA LA MARIPOSA S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 11/8/2021 | MINERAL WATER, CARBONATED WATER (NONMEDICINAL) 29SCT05 | EMBOTELLADORA LA MARIPOSA S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 11/8/2021 | SOFT DRINK, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATED 29BGT07 | EMBOTELLADORA LA MARIPOSA S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 11/8/2021 | SOFT DRINK, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATED 29BGT07 | EMBOTELLADORA LA MARIPOSA S.A.GUATEMALA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 255?
255 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(h)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the article purports to be or is represented as a food for which a standard or standards of fill of container have been prescribed by regulations as provided by Section 401 of the FD&C Act and the article falls below the applicable standard of fill and its label does not bear a statement that it falls below such standard in such manner and form as such regulations specify.". This violation is based on 403(h)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 255?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 28 import refusals issued for violation code 255, affecting 10 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 255?
The most recent import refusal for violation 255 was on February 4, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 255?
Products commonly refused under violation 255 include: MIXED SPICE AND SEAONINGS, WITHOUT SALT, N.E.C., SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C., STRAWBERRIES (BERRY), SOFT DRINK, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT FLAVORED, CARBONATED. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 255?
Violation code 255 is based on 403(h)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING 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.