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Violation Code: 293

FDA Violation

Charge Code: SHIGELLA

21
Total Refusals
9
Affected Firms
10/19/2011
Latest Case
6/28/2002
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
293
Charge Code
SHIGELLA
Description
The article appears to contain Shigella, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
Legal Section
402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1Les Fermes Du Soleil IncSainte-Clotilde-de-Chateauguay, CANADA6
2JOSE TRINIDAD SANCHEZ SALAZARFracc. Real Del Castillo Nuevo (Ojos Negros), MEXICO4
3SASU Paturages ComtoisAboncourt-Gesincourt, FRANCE3
4RICARDO SANCHEZ SALAZARTijuana, MEXICO2
5Compra Venta De Frutas Y LegumbresAcatzingo Puebla, MEXICO2
6Melones De FiladelfiaGuanacaste, COSTA RICA1
7Sun Rich Fresh Foods IncRichmond, CANADA1
8RANCHO AGROPRCUARIO LUQUES SPR DE RIRancheria Guasavito, MEXICO1
9AGRICOLA MEREX CHILE LTDA.Santiago, CHILE1

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
10/19/2011
CHEESE, SEMISOFT
12AFP52
10/19/2011
CHEESE, SEMISOFT
12AFP52
10/19/2011
CHEESE, SEMISOFT
12AFP52
3/23/2010
PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE)
24FFC08
9/17/2009
PARSLEY (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)
24TFC21
9/17/2009
CILANTRO (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)
24TFB46
1/6/2009
SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)
25JFC04
1/6/2009
SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)
25JFC04
10/14/2008
SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)
25JFC04
10/14/2008
SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)
25JFC04
9/22/2008
SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)
25JFC04
9/22/2008
SCALLIONS, GREEN ONIONS (ROOT & TUBER VEGETABLE)
25JFC04
11/19/2007
CILANTRO (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)
24TFB46
11/19/2007
CILANTRO (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)
24TFB46
11/19/2007
CILANTRO (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)
24TFB46

Related Violations

Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION

CodeCharge CodeCases
9SALMONELLA23378
251POISONOUS4971
295LISTERIA3187
297AFLATOXIN729
281BACTERIA483
3878POISONORD374
245EXCESS SUL142
3897MYCOTOXIN54

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 293?

293 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article appears to contain Shigella, a poisonous and deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.". This violation is based on 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 293?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 21 import refusals issued for violation code 293, affecting 9 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 293?

The most recent import refusal for violation 293 was on October 19, 2011.

What products are commonly refused for violation 293?

Products commonly refused under violation 293 include: CHEESE, SEMISOFT, PEPPER, HOT, N.E.C. (FRUIT USED AS VEGETABLE), PARSLEY (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE). These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 293?

Violation code 293 is based on 402(a)(1), 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.