Violation Code: 315
FDA Violation
Charge Code: ADDED BULK
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 315
- Charge Code
- ADDED BULK
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the food appears to have a substance added to, mixed or packed with it so as to increase its bulk or weight, or reduce its quality or strength, or make it appear better or of greater value than it is.
- Legal Section
- 402(b)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mars Pet Care-Lebanon SIte | Lebanon, UNITED STA | 27 |
| 2 | Airborne Honey Limited | Christchurch, NEW ZEALAN | 25 |
| 3 | PT Bumi Pangan Utama | Tangerang, INDONESIA | 11 |
| 4 | Yantai Ruihe Foods Co., Ltd. | Yantai, CHINA | 10 |
| 5 | Mega Marine Pride | Pasuruan, INDONESIA | 10 |
| 6 | Quin-Sea Fisheries Ltd | Old Perlican, CANADA | 7 |
| 7 | PT. First Marine Seafoods | JAKARTA UTARA, INDONESIA | 7 |
| 8 | Apicola de Allende, S.A. de C.V. | Allende, MEXICO | 4 |
| 9 | NOBLE DEHYDRATES | Distt. Jhalawar, INDIA | 3 |
| 10 | Shan Shoei Honey Co Ltd | Yun Lin Hsien, TAIWAN | 3 |
| 11 | LAXMI TRADING CORPORATION | Indore, INDIA | 3 |
| 12 | FANG YUAN F&B INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. | Taichung City, TAIWAN | 2 |
| 13 | SOC. AGR. ARTEMIDE SNC | Pietradefusi, ITALY | 2 |
| 14 | FANG YUAN F&B INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD | Taichung City, TAIWAN | 2 |
| 15 | NAWON FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMPANYLIMITED | Thu Dau Mot City, VIETNAM | 1 |
| 16 | Asvini Fisheries Private Limited | Bhimavaram, INDIA | 1 |
| 17 | H&P INTERNATIONAL | Seoul, SOUTH KORE | 1 |
| 18 | Distribuidora La Casa Grande | N.L.Mexico., MEXICO | 1 |
| 19 | AGR.E.S. SRL | Carini, ITALY | 1 |
| 20 | Kejriwal Bee Care Pvt Ltd | Jalalpur, INDIA | 1 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGD21 | Fimex VnVIETNAM |
| 12/17/2025 | LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KHO04 | TAI YING CO.,LTDTAIWAN |
| 11/6/2025 | SCAD 16AGD59 | An Chau Company LimitedVIETNAM |
| 9/30/2025 | OYSTERS 16EGN03 | H&P INTERNATIONALSOUTH KORE |
| 9/26/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGD21 | |
| 9/11/2025 | CRAB 16JGN01 | Quin-Sea Fisheries LtdCANADA |
| 9/11/2025 | CRAB 16JGN01 | Quin-Sea Fisheries LtdCANADA |
| 9/11/2025 | CRAB 16JGN01 | Quin-Sea Fisheries LtdCANADA |
| 9/11/2025 | CRAB 16JGN01 | Quin-Sea Fisheries LtdCANADA |
| 9/11/2025 | CRAB 16JGN01 | Quin-Sea Fisheries LtdCANADA |
| 9/11/2025 | CRAB 16JGN01 | Quin-Sea Fisheries LtdCANADA |
| 8/28/2025 | SQUID, OTHER AQUATIC SPECIES 16MGD03 | |
| 8/27/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGN21 | |
| 8/25/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGN21 | PT. First Marine SeafoodsINDONESIA |
| 8/21/2025 | CRAB 16JGN01 | Quin-Sea Fisheries LtdCANADA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 315?
315 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the food appears to have a substance added to, mixed or packed with it so as to increase its bulk or weight, or reduce its quality or strength, or make it appear better or of greater value than it is.". This violation is based on 402(b)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 315?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 132 import refusals issued for violation code 315, affecting 30 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 315?
The most recent import refusal for violation 315 was on January 6, 2026.
What products are commonly refused for violation 315?
Products commonly refused under violation 315 include: SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES, SCAD, OYSTERS. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 315?
Violation code 315 is based on 402(b)(4), 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.