Violation Code: 2960
FDA Violation
Charge Code: FALSECAT
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 2960
- Charge Code
- FALSECAT
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded because it purports to be or is represented as catfish but is not a fish classified within the family Ictaluridae.
- Legal Section
- 403(t), 801(a)(3)
Most Affected Firms
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2017 | FISH, N.E.C. 16AGD99 | |
| 7/6/2016 | CATFISH, SALT WATER 16AGH67 | CHRISAMOS & ASSOCIATESNIGERIA |
| 3/17/2016 | CATFISH, SALT WATER, HOT SMOKED, FISH 16IFN67 | Iye KamaraSIERRA LEO |
| 11/13/2015 | CATFISH, FRESHWATER (E.G. CHANNEL, BLUE, WHITE, YAQUI, BULLHEAD, FLATHEAD CATFISH) 16AGD10 | |
| 8/28/2015 | CATFISH, FRESHWATER, HOT SMOKED (E.G. CHANNEL, BLUE, WHITE, YAQUI, BULLHEAD, FLATHEAD CATFISH) 16IFT10 | CHRISTIAN AMEYAWGHANA |
| 12/20/2013 | CATFISH, FRESHWATER (E.G. CHANNEL, BLUE, WHITE, YAQUI, BULLHEAD, FLATHEAD CATFISH) 16AGY10 | Jps Inter Logistics Co LtdTHAILAND |
| 12/20/2013 | CATFISH, FRESHWATER (E.G. CHANNEL, BLUE, WHITE, YAQUI, BULLHEAD, FLATHEAD CATFISH) 16AGY10 | Jps Inter Logistics Co LtdTHAILAND |
| 12/2/2013 | CATFISH, FRESHWATER (E.G. CHANNEL, BLUE, WHITE, YAQUI, BULLHEAD, FLATHEAD CATFISH) 16AGY10 | Jps Inter Logistics Co LtdTHAILAND |
| 12/2/2013 | CATFISH, FRESHWATER (E.G. CHANNEL, BLUE, WHITE, YAQUI, BULLHEAD, FLATHEAD CATFISH) 16AGY10 | Jps Inter Logistics Co LtdTHAILAND |
| 12/2/2013 | CATFISH, FRESHWATER, COLD SMOKED (E.G. CHANNEL, BLUE, WHITE, YAQUI, BULLHEAD, FLATHEAD CATFISH) 16SGY10 | Jps Inter Logistics Co LtdTHAILAND |
| 9/5/2013 | CATFISH, FRESHWATER, HOT SMOKED (E.G. CHANNEL, BLUE, WHITE, YAQUI, BULLHEAD, FLATHEAD CATFISH) 16IFH10 | |
| 8/16/2013 | CATFISH, SALT WATER 16AFH67 | |
| 11/2/2012 | CATFISH, FRESHWATER (E.G. CHANNEL, BLUE, WHITE, YAQUI, BULLHEAD, FLATHEAD CATFISH) 16AGT10 | |
| 11/2/2012 | CATFISH, AQUACULTURE, FRESH WATER 16XGT02 | |
| 10/18/2012 | CATFISH, FRESHWATER (E.G. CHANNEL, BLUE, WHITE, YAQUI, BULLHEAD, FLATHEAD CATFISH) 16AGC10 | TAM AN TRADING CO.,LTDVIETNAM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 2960?
2960 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 misbranded because it purports to be or is represented as catfish but is not a fish classified within the family Ictaluridae.". This violation is based on 403(t), 801(a)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 2960?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 78 import refusals issued for violation code 2960, affecting 44 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 2960?
The most recent import refusal for violation 2960 was on March 20, 2017.
What products are commonly refused for violation 2960?
Products commonly refused under violation 2960 include: FISH, N.E.C., CATFISH, SALT WATER, CATFISH, SALT WATER, HOT SMOKED, FISH, CATFISH, FRESHWATER (E.G. CHANNEL, BLUE, WHITE, YAQUI, BULLHEAD, FLATHEAD CATFISH), CATFISH, FRESHWATER, HOT SMOKED (E.G. CHANNEL, BLUE, WHITE, YAQUI, BULLHEAD, FLATHEAD CATFISH). These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 2960?
Violation code 2960 is based on 403(t), 801(a)(3) 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.