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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2026 | ENOKITAKE 25SGB14 | |
| 1/20/2026 | TSO GU (DRIED CHINESE GRASS MUSHROOMS, HAVE STRONGER FRAGRANCE THAN CHINESE DRIED MUSHROOMS) 25PGC14 | |
| 1/13/2026 | ENOKITAKE 25RGT14 | |
| 1/13/2026 | ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI) 25PGC11 | |
| 1/13/2026 | ENOKITAKE 25RGC14 | |
| 1/13/2026 | ENOKITAKE 25QGC14 | |
| 1/13/2026 | ENOKITAKE 25RGC14 | |
| 1/13/2026 | ENOKITAKE 25QGC14 | |
| 1/8/2026 | MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C. 25PGC99 | |
| 1/8/2026 | ENOKITAKE 25QGC14 | |
| 1/8/2026 | ENOKITAKE 25RGC14 | |
| 1/8/2026 | MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C. 25PGC99 | |
| 1/7/2026 | MUSHROOMS AND OTHER FUNGI PRODUCTS, WHOLE (BUTTON), N.E.C. 25PGC99 | |
| 1/6/2026 | SOFT RIPENED CHEESE MADE FROM GOAT'S MILK (E.G., CHEVRE, FETA, GOAT) 12CGP12 | SA POITOU CHEVREFRANCE |
| 1/6/2026 | SOFT RIPENED CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (E.G., BRIE, CAMEMBERT) 12AGP56 | LES FROMAE DE CHEVILLONFRANCE |
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 3207 import refusals issued for violation code 295, affecting 751 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 295?
The most recent import refusal for violation 295 was on January 21, 2026.
What products are commonly refused for violation 295?
Products commonly refused under violation 295 include: ENOKITAKE, TSO GU (DRIED CHINESE GRASS MUSHROOMS, HAVE STRONGER FRAGRANCE THAN CHINESE DRIED MUSHROOMS), ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS, WHOLE (BUTTON) (FUNGI). 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.