Violation Code: 3220
FDA Violation
Charge Code: NITROFURAN
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 3220
- Charge Code
- NITROFURAN
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission in that it appears to bear or contain a food additive, namely nitrofurans, that is unsafe.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 801(a)(3); Adulteration
Most Affected Firms
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT21 | |
| 12/29/2025 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED 16KGT05 | PT. PABRIK LAMONGAN BMIINDONESIA |
| 12/29/2025 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED 16KGT05 | PT. PABRIK LAMONGAN BMIINDONESIA |
| 12/22/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGD21 | PT. Tamron Akuatik Produk IndustriINDONESIA |
| 12/5/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT21 | PT. PABRIK LAMONGAN BMIINDONESIA |
| 11/13/2025 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED 16KGD05 | |
| 11/12/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT21 | PT. First Marine SeafoodsINDONESIA |
| 11/6/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGD21 | PT. PABRIK LAMONGAN BMIINDONESIA |
| 11/6/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT21 | |
| 10/30/2025 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED 16KGT05 | PT. PABRIK LAMONGAN BMIINDONESIA |
| 10/20/2025 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED 16KGT05 | PT. Tamron Akuatik Produk IndustriINDONESIA |
| 10/20/2025 | SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED 16KGT05 | PT. Tamron Akuatik Produk IndustriINDONESIA |
| 10/17/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGN21 | |
| 10/15/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT21 | |
| 10/15/2025 | SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGD21 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 3220?
3220 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission in that it appears to bear or contain a food additive, namely nitrofurans, that is unsafe.". This violation is based on 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 801(a)(3); Adulteration of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 3220?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 968 import refusals issued for violation code 3220, affecting 189 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 3220?
The most recent import refusal for violation 3220 was on December 30, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 3220?
Products commonly refused under violation 3220 include: SHRIMP AND PRAWNS, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS, SHRIMP & PRAWNS, BREADED. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 3220?
Violation code 3220 is based on 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 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.