Violation Code: 337
FDA Violation
Charge Code: OFF ODOR
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 337
- Charge Code
- OFF ODOR
- Description
- The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food. Contains an off odor.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viet Sea Import Export Trading Co.,Ltd. | Hochiminh City, VIETNAM | 7 |
| 2 | HAINAN XINTAISHENG INDUSTRY CO., LTD. | Dingan, CHINA | 4 |
| 3 | Pectimex Sa De Cv | Metepec, MEXICO | 3 |
| 4 | Exportadora Nicolas Rosario | La Vega, DOMINICAN | 3 |
| 5 | PT Bogatama Marinusa | Makassar, INDONESIA | 3 |
| 6 | M.S. Export C.X.A | La Vega, DOMINICAN | 3 |
| 7 | BD Seafood Limited | Chittagong, BANGLADESH | 2 |
| 8 | Sahcol Export Seat | Lagos, NIGERIA | 2 |
| 9 | East Sea Seafood LLC | Long Xuyen City, VIETNAM | 1 |
| 10 | Luis R Perez Medina | Madre Vieja Sur, DOMINICAN | 1 |
| 11 | Precision Foods Inc | Bolingbrook, UNITED STA | 1 |
| 12 | Universal Beverages, Inc. | Leesburg, UNITED STA | 1 |
| 13 | PT Nuansa Cipta Magello | Makassar, INDONESIA | 1 |
| 14 | Isabela Seafood Corp. | Chitre, PANAMA | 1 |
| 15 | M K Agro Exports | Dapoda, INDIA | 1 |
| 16 | Crystal Geyser Roxane LLC | Weed, UNITED STA | 1 |
| 17 | Molsen Coors, LLC | Albany, UNITED STA | 1 |
| 18 | Spice Isle Fish House Ltd | Saint George's, GRENADA | 1 |
| 19 | HeySong Corporation | Taipei City, TAIWAN | 1 |
| 20 | Albion Fisheries Victoria | Victoria, CANADA | 1 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C. 03AGT99 | MARIBEL TEMUGUATEMALA |
| 9/30/2025 | EGGS FOR BREAKER, N.E.C. 15GFY99 | NIZAMI FEEDS PVT LTDPAKISTAN |
| 1/13/2025 | KINGFISH (ONLY MENTICIRRHUS SPP) 16AVD63 | PT Kirana Food InternationalINDONESIA |
| 10/25/2021 | RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C. 02DAT99 | CANHAIDOM TRADINGHAITI |
| 1/3/2020 | BOTTLED WATER 29WGT01 | Crystal Geyser Roxane LLCUNITED STA |
| 7/27/2018 | CRAB 16JEO01 | PT Nuansa Cipta MagelloINDONESIA |
| 7/11/2018 | GRAIN, WHOLE, N.E.C. 02AFN99 | MACFRUT SPR DE RIMEXICO |
| 12/15/2017 | FISH, N.E.C. 16AYY99 | AM EXPRESSVIETNAM |
| 6/23/2017 | FISH, N.E.C. 16AGH99 | MOHAMAD MUSA TRADING COTHAILAND |
| 5/3/2016 | TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT06 | |
| 5/3/2016 | TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT06 | |
| 5/3/2016 | TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT06 | |
| 5/3/2016 | TILAPIA, AQUACULTURE HARVESTED FISHERY/SEAFOOD PRODUCTS 16XGT06 | |
| 11/25/2015 | FISH PASTE, FISHERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C. 16YGT03 | |
| 7/22/2015 | BABY AND JUNIOR FOOD N.E.C. 40YYY99 | Tora FoodsUNITED KIN |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 337?
337 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article appears to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance or be otherwise unfit for food. Contains an off odor.". This violation is based on 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 337?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 61 import refusals issued for violation code 337, affecting 42 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 337?
The most recent import refusal for violation 337 was on November 25, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 337?
Products commonly refused under violation 337 include: BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C., EGGS FOR BREAKER, N.E.C., KINGFISH (ONLY MENTICIRRHUS SPP), RICE, PROCESSED (PACKAGED) N.E.C., BOTTLED WATER. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 337?
Violation code 337 is based on 402(a)(3), 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.