Violation Code: 268
FDA Violation
Charge Code: CONCEALED
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 268
- Charge Code
- CONCEALED
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be food which has damage or inferiority concealed in any manner.
- Legal Section
- 402(b)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airborne Honey Limited | Christchurch, NEW ZEALAN | 7 |
| 2 | LAXMI TRADING CORPORATION | Indore, INDIA | 3 |
| 3 | Dairy Farmers Of America, Reading | Reading, UNITED STA | 1 |
| 4 | Mega Marine Pride | Pasuruan, INDONESIA | 1 |
| 5 | Kejriwal Bee Care Pvt Ltd | Jalalpur, INDIA | 1 |
| 6 | Sresta Natural Bioproducts Pvt. Ltd. (Unit 1) | Medchal, INDIA | 1 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT21 | Mega Marine PrideINDONESIA |
| 3/3/2017 | HONEY 36CGT04 | |
| 4/24/2013 | HONEY, N.E.C. 36CET99 | |
| 1/23/2013 | HONEY 36CCT04 | Airborne Honey LimitedNEW ZEALAN |
| 1/23/2013 | HONEY 36CCT04 | Airborne Honey LimitedNEW ZEALAN |
| 1/23/2013 | HONEY 36CCT04 | Airborne Honey LimitedNEW ZEALAN |
| 1/23/2013 | HONEY 36CCT04 | Airborne Honey LimitedNEW ZEALAN |
| 1/23/2013 | HONEY 36CCT04 | Airborne Honey LimitedNEW ZEALAN |
| 10/26/2012 | HONEY 36CHT04 | |
| 10/26/2012 | HONEY 36CHT04 | |
| 10/26/2012 | HONEY 36CHT04 | |
| 5/23/2012 | HONEY 36CHT04 | Airborne Honey LimitedNEW ZEALAN |
| 5/23/2012 | HONEY 36CHT04 | Airborne Honey LimitedNEW ZEALAN |
| 4/8/2010 | MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS, LACTOSE REDUCED 09CFO27 | Dairy Farmers Of America, ReadingUNITED STA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 268?
268 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be food which has damage or inferiority concealed in any manner.". This violation is based on 402(b)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 268?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 14 import refusals issued for violation code 268, affecting 6 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 268?
The most recent import refusal for violation 268 was on July 15, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 268?
Products commonly refused under violation 268 include: SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, HONEY, HONEY, N.E.C.. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 268?
Violation code 268 is based on 402(b)(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.