Violation Code: 299
FDA Violation
Charge Code: IMBED OBJT
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 299
- Charge Code
- IMBED OBJT
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a confectionary that has partially or completely imbedded therein any nonnutritive object.
- Legal Section
- 402(d)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolciaria Luigia Snc Di Baiocchi Natale & C. | Bellaria-Igea Marina, ITALY | 7 |
| 2 | Cadbury Trebor Bassett | Birmingham, UNITED KIN | 6 |
| 3 | Ferrero -Spa | Alba, ITALY | 5 |
| 4 | CHYUAN JEOU RONG ENTERPRISE CO., | Tainan City, TAIWAN | 4 |
| 5 | Taiwan Bifido Foods Inc | Taichung City, TAIWAN | 3 |
| 6 | The Candy Tree Company | Calgary, CANADA | 3 |
| 7 | Ferrero Uk Ltd | Greenford, UNITED KIN | 3 |
| 8 | Nisa International | Grimsby, UNITED KIN | 3 |
| 9 | Importadora Grezon S.A. de C.V. | Cuautitlan, MEXICO | 3 |
| 10 | Luigi Zaini S.p.A. | Senago, ITALY | 3 |
| 11 | FERRERO POLSK SP Z.O.O. | Warsaw, POLAND | 3 |
| 12 | Ferrero Canada Ltd | Toronto, CANADA | 2 |
| 13 | ZAO "RUSSKIY CHOCOLATE" | Moscow, RUSSIA | 2 |
| 14 | Simsek Biskuvi ve gida sanayii A.s. | Karaman, TURKEY | 2 |
| 15 | Kraft Foods Ltd | Cheltenham, UNITED KIN | 2 |
| 16 | ARSENAL PL Sp. Z o. o | Bialystok, POLAND | 2 |
| 17 | I.D.C. Holding | Bratislava - Ruzinov, SLOVAKIA | 2 |
| 18 | Ferrero Poland Inc. | Warsaw, POLAND | 2 |
| 19 | FERRERO DE MEXICO SA DE CV | Avenida Santa Fe #6 Parque Opcion Los Nogales, MEXICO | 1 |
| 20 | CISA S.R.L. | Rovereto, ITALY | 1 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 | CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT 34FYT02 | Ferrero Uk LtdUNITED KIN |
| 5/19/2025 | CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDY, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. 34FGY99 | Luigi Zaini S.p.AITALY |
| 11/7/2023 | CHOCOLATE SUCKERS AND NOVELTIES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT 34FYT08 | Cadbury Trebor BassettUNITED KIN |
| 6/21/2022 | GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED 33MHI01 | Taiwan Bifido Foods IncTAIWAN |
| 6/21/2022 | GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED 33MHI01 | Taiwan Bifido Foods IncTAIWAN |
| 6/21/2022 | GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED 33MHI01 | Taiwan Bifido Foods IncTAIWAN |
| 6/21/2022 | GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED 33MHI01 | |
| 6/21/2022 | GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED 33MHI01 | |
| 6/21/2022 | GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED 33MHI01 | |
| 6/21/2022 | GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED 33MHI01 | |
| 10/30/2018 | CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT 34FFT01 | FERRERO POLSK SP Z.O.O.POLAND |
| 10/30/2018 | CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT 34FFT01 | FERRERO POLSK SP Z.O.O.POLAND |
| 7/16/2018 | CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT 34FGT04 | Ferrero Uk LtdUNITED KIN |
| 5/7/2018 | CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT 34FYY02 | FERRO DE MEXICO SA DE CVMEXICO |
| 4/20/2018 | CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDY, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C. 34FYT99 | Ferrero Uk LtdUNITED KIN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 299?
299 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 a confectionary that has partially or completely imbedded therein any nonnutritive object.". This violation is based on 402(d)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 299?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 83 import refusals issued for violation code 299, affecting 44 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 299?
The most recent import refusal for violation 299 was on October 7, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 299?
Products commonly refused under violation 299 include: CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDY, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, N.E.C., CHOCOLATE SUCKERS AND NOVELTIES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT, GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 299?
Violation code 299 is based on 402(d)(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.