Violation Code: 3422
FDA Violation
Charge Code: UNFIT4FOOD
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 3422
- Charge Code
- UNFIT4FOOD
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be unfit for food.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DONGGUAN HENGHUA FOOD CO.,LTD | Dongguan City, CHINA | 72 |
| 2 | Tsang Lin Industries Corp. | Taichung, TAIWAN | 71 |
| 3 | Labixiaoxin (Fujian) Foods Industrial Company Limited | Quanzhou, CHINA | 65 |
| 4 | Fujian Fuxing Industrial Imp. & Exp. Corp. | Fuzhou, CHINA | 41 |
| 5 | Boluo Lucky Food Co Ltd | Huizhou, CHINA | 37 |
| 6 | Zhuhai Camay Food Co., Ltd | Zhuhai City, CHINA | 37 |
| 7 | FUJIAN RUIYUN FOODS CO.,LTD | FUZHOU CITY, CHINA | 32 |
| 8 | Hebei Bailong Food Co., Ltd. | Xingtai, CHINA | 25 |
| 9 | Jellico Food Co, Ltd. | Taichung City, TAIWAN | 25 |
| 10 | GM FOOD LIMITED | San Po Kong, HONG KONG | 24 |
| 11 | Shanghai Mcvolf Food Co.,Ltd | Shanghai, CHINA | 20 |
| 12 | GUANGXI GUILIN ZHIREN FOOD INDUS | Guilin, CHINA | 20 |
| 13 | brilliant co.,ltd | Yanzhou, CHINA | 19 |
| 14 | XIAMEN HUI ER KANG FOOD CO., LTD. | Xiamen, CHINA | 19 |
| 15 | GUANGZHOU AOKUN FOOD CO.,LTD | Guangzhou, CHINA | 18 |
| 16 | ANHUI NEW SELECT FOOD S&T DEVELO | Huaibei, CHINA | 18 |
| 17 | Ka Xin Food Development Co.,Ltd | Zhuhai, CHINA | 17 |
| 18 | ZHANGJIAKOU CITY HENGHONG FOOD CO., LTD | Zhangjiakou, CHINA | 17 |
| 19 | M.M. Enterprise | Borsad, INDIA | 17 |
| 20 | New A Generation Foodstuffs(Xinhui) | Jiangmen, CHINA | 16 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2026 | SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL, MIXED, FLAVORED JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, MARMALADES, BUTTERS AND CANDIED 21CGI07 | Jellico Food Co, Ltd.TAIWAN |
| 1/21/2026 | SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL, MIXED, FLAVORED JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, MARMALADES, BUTTERS AND CANDIED 21CGI07 | Jellico Food Co, Ltd.TAIWAN |
| 1/21/2026 | SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL, MIXED, FLAVORED JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, MARMALADES, BUTTERS AND CANDIED 21CGI07 | Jellico Food Co, Ltd.TAIWAN |
| 1/21/2026 | SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL, MIXED, FLAVORED JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, MARMALADES, BUTTERS AND CANDIED 21CGI07 | Jellico Food Co, Ltd.TAIWAN |
| 1/21/2026 | SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL, MIXED, FLAVORED JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, MARMALADES, BUTTERS AND CANDIED 21CGI07 | Jellico Food Co, Ltd.TAIWAN |
| 1/21/2026 | JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) 33LHT07 | |
| 1/21/2026 | JELLIED CANDY, SOFT (JELLY BEANS, GUM DROPS, ETC.), WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) 33LGT07 | |
| 1/20/2026 | BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C. 03AGT99 | |
| 1/20/2026 | BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, N.E.C. 03AGT99 | |
| 1/20/2026 | NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C. 29AHT99 | |
| 1/20/2026 | NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C. 29AHT99 | |
| 1/20/2026 | CAKE,CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLED 03NGT01 | |
| 1/20/2026 | CAKE,CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLED 03NGT01 | |
| 1/20/2026 | CAKE,CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLED 03NGT01 | |
| 1/20/2026 | POTATO SNACKS (FLAVORED OR UNFLAVORED), VEGETABLE SNACKS (OTHER THAN PULSES) BAKED 07QGT07 |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 3422?
3422 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be unfit for food.". 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 3422?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 1543 import refusals issued for violation code 3422, affecting 378 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 3422?
The most recent import refusal for violation 3422 was on January 21, 2026.
What products are commonly refused for violation 3422?
Products commonly refused under violation 3422 include: SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL, MIXED, FLAVORED JAMS, JELLIES, PRESERVES, MARMALADES, BUTTERS AND CANDIED. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 3422?
Violation code 3422 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.