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Violation Code: 2920

FDA Violation

Charge Code: PESTICIDES

2,860
Total Refusals
778
Affected Firms
7/25/2013
Latest Case
12/18/2002
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
2920
Charge Code
PESTICIDES
Description
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section 402(a)(2)(B). Contains:
Legal Section
402(a)(2)(B), 802(a)(B); ADULTERATION

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1Ramdev Food Products Pvt LtdChangodar, INDIA269
2Ushodaya Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., (Foods Division), Poranki.Poranki, INDIA176
3SGR (777) FOODS PRIVATE LIMITEDGummidipoondi, INDIA75
4KITCHEN XPRESS OVERSEAS LTDGujarat, INDIA58
5Marquez Brothers International S.A. de C.V.Romita, MEXICO43
6Jose Reyes FloresAsientos, MEXICO38
7Lt Foods Ltd.Delhi, INDIA36
8Global Green Company Ltd (Corporate Office)Bangalore, INDIA30
9M K Agro ExportsDapoda, INDIA30
10chilemex s.a. de c.v.Villahermosa, MEXICO29
11Empacadora del Golfo de Mexico S.A. de C.V.Veracruz, MEXICO28
12Salsa Tamazula, S. A.Guadalajara, MEXICO26
13Productos Alimenticios La Morena , S.A DE C.V.Rafael Lara Grajales, MEXICO25
14Scandic Food A/SVejle Ost, DENMARK22
15Jeong Won Industrial Co.Boseong, SOUTH KORE20
16MACKAYS LIMITEDArbroath, UNITED KIN20
17C.I. Agrofrut S.A.SMedellin, COLOMBIA20
18Bretas Ltd.Larissa, GREECE19
19Egyptian Canning Co.- Americana6th October, EGYPT19
20Nortera Foods IncStrathroy, CANADA18

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
7/25/2013
SPINACH (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)
24TGD25
2/1/2013
CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), WHOLE (SPICE)
28AGT08
2/1/2013
CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), WHOLE (SPICE)
28AGT08
9/17/2012
RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)
02DAT07
5/30/2012
GUAVA (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT)
21SGD04
5/23/2012
SCHIZANDRA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS)
54FBT25
4/30/2012
PERSIMMON, DRIED OR PASTE
22HGT02
4/13/2012
CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)
28BGT08
4/13/2012
CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), GROUND, CRACKED (SPICE)
28BGT08
4/13/2012
RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)
02DAT07
4/13/2012
RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)
02DAT07
4/13/2012
RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)
02DAT07
4/13/2012
RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)
02DAT07
4/13/2012
RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)
02DAT07
4/13/2012
RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED)
02DAT07

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 2920?

2920 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 adulterated because it contains a pesticide chemical, which is in violation of section 402(a)(2)(B). Contains:". This violation is based on 402(a)(2)(B), 802(a)(B); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 2920?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 2860 import refusals issued for violation code 2920, affecting 778 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 2920?

The most recent import refusal for violation 2920 was on July 25, 2013.

What products are commonly refused for violation 2920?

Products commonly refused under violation 2920 include: SPINACH (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE), CAPSICUMS (CAYENNE CHILI, HOT PEPPERS), WHOLE (SPICE), RICE, BASMATI, PROCESSED (PACKAGED), GUAVA (SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT). These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 2920?

Violation code 2920 is based on 402(a)(2)(B), 802(a)(B); 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.