Violation Code: 329
FDA Violation
Charge Code: JUICE %
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 329
- Charge Code
- JUICE %
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the food purports to be a beverage containing vegetable or fruit juice and does not bear a statement on the label in appropriate prominence on the information panel of the total percentage of such fruit or vegetable juice contained therein.
- Legal Section
- 403(i)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A. | Escuintla, GUATEMALA | 38 |
| 2 | Sociedad Cooperativa Trabajadores De Pascual, S.C.L. | Transito, MEXICO | 23 |
| 3 | Lebanon Fruit Juice Co. S.A.L | Fanar, LEBANON | 20 |
| 4 | MAZARE ALNAKHEEL ESTABLISHMENT | Jeddah, SAUDI ARAB | 14 |
| 5 | Sunnyland | Turnhout, BELGIUM | 13 |
| 6 | SAMGAK FMC WELLBEING LAND | Jeollabuk-Do, SOUTH KORE | 13 |
| 7 | PT. ULTRAJAYA MILK INDUSTRY & TRADING COMPANY Tbk | Bandung, INDONESIA | 13 |
| 8 | Gulf & Safa Dairies | Dubai, UNITED ARA | 13 |
| 9 | EGYPTIAN DAIRY & FOODSTUFF CO. | CAIRO, EGYPT | 13 |
| 10 | EGYPTIAN CO FOR FOOD DEVELOPMENT[FARAGALLA GROUP] | Alexandria, EGYPT | 12 |
| 11 | International Beverage & Filling Industries | Ash Shariqah, UNITED ARA | 12 |
| 12 | Belticos, S.A. de C.V. | Zapopan, MEXICO | 11 |
| 13 | Sio-Eckes Ltd. | Siofok, HUNGARY | 11 |
| 14 | OKF Corporation | Andong-si, SOUTH KORE | 10 |
| 15 | Mahmood Saeed Beverage Industry | Jeddah, SAUDI ARAB | 8 |
| 16 | SIA CIDO GRUPA | Riga, LATVIA | 8 |
| 17 | ALL CARE FARMA FOOD PRODUCTS | Pune, INDIA | 8 |
| 18 | AromaProduct Ltd | Tbilisi, GEORGIA | 8 |
| 19 | Kassatly Chtaura Solvid | Beirut, LEBANON | 7 |
| 20 | Interbrand Sal | Dbayeh, LEBANON | 7 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | GUAVA, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUIT 21VFI04 | |
| 12/23/2025 | FRUIT COCTAIL, MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 21DFI01 | |
| 12/23/2025 | MANGO, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUIT 21VFI05 | |
| 12/11/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KYT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 11/21/2025 | FRUIT BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C. 30AYT99 | SHAKARGANJ FOOD PRODUCTS LIMITEDPAKISTAN |
| 11/3/2025 | FRUIT COCTAIL, MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 21DYT01 | GULF UNION FOODS COMPANYSAUDI ARAB |
| 11/3/2025 | FRUIT COCTAIL, MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 21DYT01 | GULF UNION FOODS COMPANYSAUDI ARAB |
| 10/30/2025 | PEACH, JUICE, PIT FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 21KFY13 | Final Plast D.O.OMACEDONIA |
| 10/2/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KGT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 9/18/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KGT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 9/18/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KGT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 9/18/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KGT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 9/18/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KGT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 9/9/2025 | OTHER FRUITS AND FRUIT PRODUCTS, OTHER FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES, N.E.C. 22KGT99 | |
| 9/9/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KYT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 403(i)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
| Code | Charge Code | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| 218 | LIST INGRE | 20095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 329?
329 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the food purports to be a beverage containing vegetable or fruit juice and does not bear a statement on the label in appropriate prominence on the information panel of the total percentage of such fruit or vegetable juice contained therein.". This violation is based on 403(i)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 329?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 727 import refusals issued for violation code 329, affecting 242 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 329?
The most recent import refusal for violation 329 was on December 23, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 329?
Products commonly refused under violation 329 include: GUAVA, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUIT, FRUIT COCTAIL, MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES, MANGO, JUICE, MILK, CREME, DRINK OR NECTAR, SUB/TROPICAL FRUIT, ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES, FRUIT BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C.. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 329?
Violation code 329 is based on 403(i)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING 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.