Violation Code: 2900
FDA Violation
Charge Code: CHLORAMP
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 2900
- Charge Code
- CHLORAMP
- Description
- The article appears to contain a food additive, namely chloramphenicol, that is unsafe within the meaning of 21 U.S.C. 348.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2025 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS 16JGD05 | |
| 11/8/2024 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGN21 | GEO SeafoodsINDIA |
| 9/23/2024 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT21 | |
| 9/23/2024 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT21 | |
| 7/25/2024 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED 16KGD05 | Fimex VnVIETNAM |
| 7/25/2024 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED 16KGD05 | Fimex VnVIETNAM |
| 3/27/2024 | CRAB 16JGT01 | |
| 3/27/2024 | CRAB 16JGT01 | |
| 2/28/2024 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGD21 | Fimex VnVIETNAM |
| 12/15/2023 | CRAB 16JEO01 | |
| 12/15/2023 | CRAB 16JEO01 | |
| 12/15/2023 | CRAB 16JEO01 | |
| 12/15/2023 | CRAB 16JEO01 | |
| 12/15/2023 | CRAB 16JEO01 | |
| 8/28/2023 | CRAB 16JEO01 |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 2900?
2900 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article appears to contain a food additive, namely chloramphenicol, that is unsafe within the meaning of 21 U.S.C. 348.". This violation is based on 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 2900?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 402 import refusals issued for violation code 2900, affecting 69 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 2900?
The most recent import refusal for violation 2900 was on February 28, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 2900?
Products commonly refused under violation 2900 include: SHRIMP & PRAWNS, SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 2900?
Violation code 2900 is based on 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 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.