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Violation Code: 3161

FDA Violation

Charge Code: NONRSP-PRC

74
Total Refusals
37
Affected Firms
8/31/2017
Latest Case
4/14/2005
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
3161
Charge Code
NONRSP-PRC
Description
The article appears to have been prepared or packed under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health due to inadequate processing in that the scheduled process filed by the manufacturer pursuant to 21 CFR 108.35(c)(2) appears to be inadequate to protect the public health.
Legal Section
402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1IMURAYA SEIKA CO.,LTD.Tsu, JAPAN10
2HOC GUAN MANUFACTURING CORPORATIONMalabon, PHILIPPINE6
3N.a. Food Products Co.,ltdNakhon Pathom, THAILAND4
4Bennett Opie LtdSittingbourne, UNITED KIN4
5Charlie Brown di Rutigliano & Figli S.r.l.Binetto, ITALY4
6Boscovivo s.n.c.Civitella In Val Di Chiana, ITALY3
7Hong Chi Food Co., Ltd.Changhua, TAIWAN3
8Yeo Hiap Seng (Guangzhou) Food & Beverage LimitedGuangzhou, CHINA3
9Chilera Tapatia SA de CVTlajomulco De Zuniga, MEXICO3
10Rongcheng Shidao Guangxin Food Co., Ltd.Weihai, CHINA2
11Fitrite IncorporatedQuezon City, PHILIPPINE2
12Provitus Dabrowscy ,Malesa S.J.Zambrow, POLAND2
13Baltimore Dominicana S.A.Santiago, DOMINICAN 2
14GOOD DAY FOODS LTDTHANE (W), INDIA2
15Conservera de Esteiro, S.A.U.Muros, SPAIN2
16Raisio Nutrition LtdRaisio, FINLAND1
17Sahachol Food Supplies Co., Ltd.Si Racha, THAILAND1
18Salsa Huichol S. de R.L. de C.V.Xalisco, MEXICO1
19San Carlos Conservera Sa De CvSan Carlos, MEXICO1
20SANGARIAIga, JAPAN1

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
8/31/2017
CARROT TOPS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)
24TYE09
8/31/2017
HORSERADISH, PREPARED
27YCE04
6/24/2016
OLIVES, GREEN, (PIT FRUIT)
21GCI11
6/24/2016
OLIVES, GREEN, (PIT FRUIT)
21GCI11
6/24/2016
OLIVES, GREEN, (PIT FRUIT)
21GCI11
6/24/2016
OLIVES, GREEN, (PIT FRUIT)
21GCI11
10/14/2015
BEAN, CORN, PEA, DRIED OR PASTE, N.E.C. (VEGETABLE)
24BEI99
9/28/2015
SWEET GOODS WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING, N.E.C.
03REE99
8/12/2015
GARLIC BULB, DRIED OR PASTE
25LYI21
12/10/2014
PEPPER SAUCE (HOT, MILD, ETC.)
27YGI06
8/20/2014
BAMBOO SHOOTS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE)
24TEE03
11/21/2013
MACKEREL (ALL EXCEPT SCOMBEROMORUS SP, EG SPANISH OR KING SEE '22')
16AEE73
11/21/2013
MACKEREL (ALL EXCEPT SCOMBEROMORUS SP, EG SPANISH OR KING SEE '22')
16AEE73
10/24/2013
PALM SEED (TODDY) (SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP)
21XME23
8/1/2013
VEGETABLE & VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.
25YDF99

Related Violations

Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION

CodeCharge CodeCases
83NO PROCESS21174
62NEEDS FCE13746
306INSANITARY4040
181UNDER PRC814
48NEEDS ACID458
3898INADPRCCTL285
152SOAKED/WET73
3240NOCONTCODE53

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 3161?

3161 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article appears to have been prepared or packed under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health due to inadequate processing in that the scheduled process filed by the manufacturer pursuant to 21 CFR 108.35(c)(2) appears to be inadequate to protect the public health.". This violation is based on 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 3161?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 74 import refusals issued for violation code 3161, affecting 37 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 3161?

The most recent import refusal for violation 3161 was on August 31, 2017.

What products are commonly refused for violation 3161?

Products commonly refused under violation 3161 include: CARROT TOPS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE), HORSERADISH, PREPARED, OLIVES, GREEN, (PIT FRUIT). These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 3161?

Violation code 3161 is based on 402(a)(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.