Violation Code: 274
FDA Violation
Charge Code: COLOR LBLG
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 274
- Charge Code
- COLOR LBLG
- Description
- The article appears to contain an artificial coloring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact.
- Legal Section
- 403(k), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
Most Affected Firms
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C. 04CGT99 | Nutri-AsiaPHILIPPINE |
| 12/31/2025 | NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C. 04CGT99 | Nutri-AsiaPHILIPPINE |
| 12/29/2025 | CORN CHIPS, FRIED 07BGT02 | |
| 12/29/2025 | CORN CHIPS, FRIED 07BGT02 | |
| 12/29/2025 | CORN CHIPS, FRIED 07BGT02 | |
| 12/23/2025 | JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) 33LYY07 | |
| 12/23/2025 | MANGO, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUIT 21VFI05 | |
| 12/23/2025 | CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT) 34CFY01 | |
| 12/23/2025 | CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT) 34CFY01 | |
| 12/19/2025 | CORN CHIPS, FRIED 07BGT02 | SABRITAS PLANTA CELAYAMEXICO |
| 12/19/2025 | CORN CHIPS, FRIED 07BGT02 | SABRITAS PLANTA CELAYAMEXICO |
| 12/19/2025 | CORN CHIPS, FRIED 07BGT02 | SABRITAS PLANTA CELAYAMEXICO |
| 12/19/2025 | CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) 33LHT05 | |
| 12/19/2025 | IMITATION SYRUPS, MOLASSES AND HONEY, N.E.C. 36DCT99 | |
| 12/19/2025 | ICES, FRUIT FLAVORED, ON A STICK, (POPSICLES, ETC.) 13FGT02 |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 403(k), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 274?
274 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article appears to contain an artificial coloring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact.". This violation is based on 403(k), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 274?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 10000 import refusals issued for violation code 274, affecting 2213 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 274?
The most recent import refusal for violation 274 was on December 31, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 274?
Products commonly refused under violation 274 include: NOODLES AND NOODLE PRODUCTS, N.E.C., CORN CHIPS, FRIED. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 274?
Violation code 274 is based on 403(k), 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.