Violation Code: 3240
FDA Violation
Charge Code: NOCONTCODE
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 3240
- Charge Code
- NOCONTCODE
- Description
- The low acid or acidified food appears to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions, or it may be injurious to health, due to failure to mark with a permanent container code pursuant to 21 CFR 113.60(c) or 114.80(b).
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2022 | HEART OF PALM (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE) 24TGI39 | NOVA INTERNATIONAL COMPANY FOODSCOSTA RICA |
| 1/5/2021 | BAMBOO SHOOTS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE) 24TEE03 | |
| 1/5/2021 | BAMBOO SHOOTS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE) 24TEE03 | |
| 1/5/2021 | BAMBOO SHOOTS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE) 24TEE03 | |
| 11/30/2015 | GARLIC BULB, JUICE OR DRINK 25MHI21 | Smile Trading Co LtdSOUTH KORE |
| 11/30/2015 | GARLIC BULB, JUICE OR DRINK 25MHI21 | Uiseong Black-Garlic Farming AssociationSOUTH KORE |
| 1/9/2015 | MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C. 28JCT99 | CHAIPHATANA LIMITEDTHAILAND |
| 1/9/2015 | CHILI SAUCE 37JCI03 | CHAIPHATANA LIMITEDTHAILAND |
| 1/9/2015 | BAMBOO SHOOTS, WITH SAUCE 24VEE03 | CHAIPHATANA LIMITEDTHAILAND |
| 1/9/2015 | BAMBOO SHOOTS, WITH SAUCE 24VCI03 | Saesao Intertrade Ltd., Part.THAILAND |
| 1/9/2015 | BAMBOO SHOOTS, WITH SAUCE 24VHI03 | Saesao Intertrade Ltd., Part.THAILAND |
| 1/9/2015 | BAMBOO SHOOTS, WITH SAUCE 24VCI03 | Saesao Intertrade Ltd., Part.THAILAND |
| 1/9/2015 | CURRY PASTE 37KHI23 | Saesao Intertrade Ltd., Part.THAILAND |
| 1/9/2015 | CURRY PASTE 37KHI23 | Saesao Intertrade Ltd., Part.THAILAND |
| 1/9/2015 | CHILI SAUCE 37JCI03 |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 3240?
3240 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The low acid or acidified food appears to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions, or it may be injurious to health, due to failure to mark with a permanent container code pursuant to 21 CFR 113.60(c) or 114.80(b).". 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 3240?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 53 import refusals issued for violation code 3240, affecting 23 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 3240?
The most recent import refusal for violation 3240 was on September 14, 2022.
What products are commonly refused for violation 3240?
Products commonly refused under violation 3240 include: HEART OF PALM (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE), BAMBOO SHOOTS (LEAF & STEM VEGETABLE), GARLIC BULB, JUICE OR DRINK. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 3240?
Violation code 3240 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.