Violation Code: 295
FDA Violation
Charge Code: LISTERIA
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 295
- Charge Code
- LISTERIA
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3), in that the article appears to contain Listeria monocytogenes, 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 Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flor De Baja S A De C V | Mexicali, MEXICO | 151 |
| 2 | QL FOODS SDN. BHD. | Hutan Melintang, MALAYSIA | 108 |
| 3 | Olympic Eel & Salmon Industries SA | Preveza, GREECE | 57 |
| 4 | Yancheng Hi-King Agriculture Developing Co., Ltd. | Yancheng, CHINA | 45 |
| 5 | Thomas Bagnac Export | Thiais, FRANCE | 40 |
| 6 | PT Bumi Menara Internusa | Surabaya, INDONESIA | 38 |
| 7 | AJIRUSHI CO., LTD. - Main Plant | Hitachinaka, JAPAN | 37 |
| 8 | Fromages.com | Tours, FRANCE | 35 |
| 9 | Foppen Paling En Zalm B.V. | Harderwijk, NETHERLAND | 34 |
| 10 | A & L Seafoods Ltd | Louisbourg, CANADA | 31 |
| 11 | PRODUCTOS MAYA | TIJUANA, MEXICO | 29 |
| 12 | Fromagerie Beillevaire | Machecoul St Meme, FRANCE | 29 |
| 13 | St James Luxury Smoked Foods (Scotland) Ltd | Wigtownshire, UNITED KIN | 27 |
| 14 | Dexpa | Thiais, FRANCE | 27 |
| 15 | Hee Chang Trading Company LTD | Seo, SOUTH KORE | 26 |
| 16 | Premium Seafood Sp. z o.o. | Darlowo, POLAND | 26 |
| 17 | St. James Smokehouse (Scotland) Ltd. | Annan, UNITED KIN | 25 |
| 18 | FROMI RUNGIS SAS | Rungis, FRANCE | 25 |
| 19 | PLASSE SA | Jassans Riottier, FRANCE | 24 |
| 20 | Perrin-Vermot SA | Cleron, FRANCE | 23 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C. 25PGY99 | |
| 12/23/2025 | ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI) 25PGC11 | |
| 12/23/2025 | ENOKITAKE 25SGC14 | |
| 12/17/2025 | ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI) 25PGC11 | |
| 12/16/2025 | SOFT RIPENED CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (E.G., BRIE, CAMEMBERT) 12AJO56 | |
| 12/16/2025 | MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C. 25PGC99 | |
| 12/15/2025 | ENOKITAKE 25SGT14 | |
| 12/15/2025 | ENOKITAKE 25SGT14 | |
| 12/15/2025 | MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C. 25PGC99 | |
| 12/15/2025 | FUNGUS, WHITE, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI) 25PGC10 | |
| 12/13/2025 | MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C. 25PGC99 | |
| 12/11/2025 | ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI) 25PGT11 | |
| 11/25/2025 | SOFT RIPENED CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (E.G., BRIE, CAMEMBERT) 12AJO56 | Fromagerie Th ReauxFRANCE |
| 11/19/2025 | ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI) 25PYC11 | |
| 11/19/2025 | ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI) 25PYC11 |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 295?
295 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3), in that the article appears to contain Listeria monocytogenes, 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 295?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 3187 import refusals issued for violation code 295, affecting 748 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 295?
The most recent import refusal for violation 295 was on December 31, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 295?
Products commonly refused under violation 295 include: MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C., ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI), ENOKITAKE, SOFT RIPENED CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (E.G., BRIE, CAMEMBERT). These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 295?
Violation code 295 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.