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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2026 | VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. 54YCH99 | |
| 1/20/2026 | CORN CHIPS, FRIED 07BGT02 | BARCEL, S.A. DE C.VMEXICO |
| 1/20/2026 | LICORICE CANDY, SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) 33LVT08 | ER-T GODIS ABSWEDEN |
| 1/20/2026 | DATES, DRIED OR PASTE 21HGT05 | HYGEIA DE MEXICOMEXICO |
| 1/20/2026 | CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT) 34CFY01 | |
| 1/18/2026 | CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT 34FGT01 | Mars Chocolate UKUNITED KIN |
| 1/18/2026 | JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) 33LYT07 | Jake S. A.SPAIN |
| 1/18/2026 | MANGO (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT) 21SYT05 | Woraporn Fruit ProcessingTHAILAND |
| 1/18/2026 | NON-STANDARD BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS 03AGT09 | Inversiones Asaf S de RL de CVHONDURAS |
| 1/14/2026 | BERRY FRUIT SNACKS, FRUIT SNACK FOODS, BAKED 07GET09 | General Mills, IncUNITED STA |
| 1/14/2026 | LICORICE CANDY, HARD, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) 33EGT08 | The Hershey CompanyUNITED STA |
| 1/14/2026 | HAW, DRIED OR PASTE 20BGT19 | |
| 1/14/2026 | CORN CHIPS, FRIED 07BGT02 | SABRITAS PLANTA CELAYAMEXICO |
| 1/14/2026 | CORN CHIPS, FRIED 07BGT02 | SABRITAS PLANTA CELAYAMEXICO |
| 1/14/2026 | CORN CHIPS, FRIED 07BGT02 | SABRITAS PLANTA CELAYAMEXICO |
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 10062 import refusals issued for violation code 274, affecting 2224 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 274?
The most recent import refusal for violation 274 was on January 20, 2026.
What products are commonly refused for violation 274?
Products commonly refused under violation 274 include: VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C., CORN CHIPS, FRIED, LICORICE CANDY, SOFT, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE), DATES, DRIED OR PASTE, CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT). 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.