Violation Code: 2640
FDA Violation
Charge Code: CYCLAMATE
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 2640
- Charge Code
- CYCLAMATE
- Description
- The article appears to bear or contain cyclamate, an unsafe food additive within the meaning of Section 409
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(2)(C); 801(a)(3)
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleshin E.O | Abakan, RUSSIA | 26 |
| 2 | Mei Yuan Preserved Co.,LTD | Yi Lan City, TAIWAN | 24 |
| 3 | HONGKONG TIANBAO FOOD CO.,LIMITED | Hongkong, HONG KONG | 22 |
| 4 | CHEUNG HOP FOOD STUFFS CO LTD | Sheung Wan, HONG KONG | 19 |
| 5 | Sunan Candy Factory Co., Ltd | Shantou, CHINA | 16 |
| 6 | Shalimar Food Products | Karachi, PAKISTAN | 14 |
| 7 | CHONGQING FULING ZHACAI GROUP CO.,L | Chongqing, CHINA | 13 |
| 8 | Tai Chan Foods Co Ltd | Chang Hwa, TAIWAN | 12 |
| 9 | Jiangmen Ziqiao Food Ltd. | Taishan, CHINA | 11 |
| 10 | HONG FUNG TRADING CO. | Sai Ying Pun, HONG KONG | 11 |
| 11 | SHWE HINTHAR YEIK MON CO., LTD | YANGON | 11 |
| 12 | Kaiping Foods Factory | Guangdong, CHINA | 10 |
| 13 | Hurng Fur Foods Factory Co., Ltd. | Taipei, TAIWAN | 10 |
| 14 | KAI FAT FOOD CO., LTD | Sheung Wan, HONG KONG | 10 |
| 15 | Mei Kuan Foods Co Ltd | Chang Hwa Hsien, TAIWAN | 10 |
| 16 | Podhalanskie Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu (Tymbark) | Tymbark, POLAND | 10 |
| 17 | TAIWAN SHUNTAI FOOD CO., LTD. | Ta Tsun, TAIWAN | 9 |
| 18 | Come In Trading | Hong Kong, HONG KONG | 9 |
| 19 | Jiangmen Pioneer Import & Export Co.,Ltd. | Jiangmen, CHINA | 9 |
| 20 | Tianjin Yizehang Food Innovation Co.,Ltd | Tianjin, CHINA | 8 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2025 | RED CABBAGE (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE) 24TCT60 | LLC "Poltavaplodoovoch"UKRAINE |
| 6/27/2025 | SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C. 07YGT99 | |
| 6/9/2025 | BREAD STICKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), BAKED 07AFT01 | AleshinRUSSIA |
| 6/9/2025 | BREAD STICKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), BAKED 07AFT01 | AleshinRUSSIA |
| 4/17/2025 | BETEL NUT, PASTE 23DGT14 | Shalimar Food ProductsPAKISTAN |
| 4/17/2025 | BETEL NUT, PASTE 23DGT14 | Shalimar Food ProductsPAKISTAN |
| 4/17/2025 | BETEL NUT, PASTE 23DGT14 | Shalimar Food ProductsPAKISTAN |
| 4/17/2025 | BETEL NUT, PASTE 23DGT14 | Shalimar Food ProductsPAKISTAN |
| 3/25/2025 | PLUM, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED 21JGT14 | |
| 3/25/2025 | PLUM, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED 21JGT14 | |
| 3/25/2025 | PLUM, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED 21JGT14 | |
| 3/25/2025 | PLUM, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED 21JGT14 | |
| 3/25/2025 | PLUM, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED 21JGT14 | |
| 3/25/2025 | PLUM, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED 21JGT14 | |
| 3/25/2025 | PLUM, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED 21JGT14 |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(2)(C); 801(a)(3)
| Code | Charge Code | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| 2720 | DULCIN | 338 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 2640?
2640 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article appears to bear or contain cyclamate, an unsafe food additive within the meaning of Section 409". This violation is based on 402(a)(2)(C); 801(a)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 2640?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 636 import refusals issued for violation code 2640, affecting 220 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 2640?
The most recent import refusal for violation 2640 was on September 11, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 2640?
Products commonly refused under violation 2640 include: RED CABBAGE (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE), SNACK FOODS NOT ELSEWHERE MENTIONED, N.E.C., BREAD STICKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), BAKED, BETEL NUT, PASTE. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 2640?
Violation code 2640 is based on 402(a)(2)(C); 801(a)(3) 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.