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Violation Code: 3621

FDA Violation

Charge Code: JUICEHACCP

191
Total Refusals
20
Affected Firms
11/21/2025
Latest Case
1/28/2014
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
3621
Charge Code
JUICEHACCP
Description
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions, or it may be injurious to health, due to failure of the foreign processor to comply with 21 CFR 120.
Legal Section
801(a)(3);402(a)(4)

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1Chic Foods (Thailand) LimitedBang Saphan, THAILAND67
2Cocos Enterprises (Thailand) Co. LTDMueang Samut Sakhon, THAILAND47
3Harmless Harvest (Thailand) Ltd.Kamphaeng Saen, THAILAND28
4Jaindi Export (PVT)LtdDankotuwa, SRI LANKA10
5J.M. Food Industry Co., Ltd.Bangkok, THAILAND6
6Holw El ShamCairo, EGYPT4
7YAKAMOZ SIRKE FERMANTASYON URUNLERI GIDA TASIMACILIK SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETIManisa, TURKEY4
8Profood International CorporationMandaue City, PHILIPPINE3
9Fruits of Life, Inc.Quezon City, PHILIPPINE3
10"TAKO FOODS INDUSTRY CO. LTD"Samut Sakhon, THAILAND3
11CB COCONUTS CO.LTD.Damnoensaduak, THAILAND3
12Pharmatech Inc.Lindon, UNITED STA2
13MAPLAO NAMHOM THAI COMPANY LIMITEDBanpaew, THAILAND2
14Evergreen Juices IncThornhill, CANADA2
15Coco Marvel (Thailand)Damnoen Saduak, THAILAND2
16The Fruitory (Thailand) Co. LtdBang Yai, THAILAND1
17Slowfood Corporation Ltd.Hadong County, SOUTH KORE1
18Agro HidroLima, PERU1
19CHIS FOODS (THAILAND) LTDHua Hin, THAILAND1
20Fresh Directions Dominicana S.A.San Cristobal, DOMINICAN 1

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
11/21/2025
PLUM, JUICE, PIT FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES
21KHT14
10/28/2025
SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP, N.E.C.
21XGD99
8/27/2025
LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES
20KGT04
8/27/2025
LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES
20KGT04
8/27/2025
LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES
20KGT04
8/20/2025
LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES
20KHT04
1/4/2022
COCONUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, JUICES, MILK, CREME, DRINKS AND NECTARS
21VGT48
12/11/2021
COCONUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, JUICES, MILK, CREME, DRINKS AND NECTARS
21VGT48
11/3/2021
COCONUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, JUICES, MILK, CREME, DRINKS AND NECTARS
21VGT48
5/3/2021
COCONUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT, JUICES, MILK, CREME, DRINKS AND NECTARS
21VYY48
11/13/2019
COCONUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT PULP
21XGD48
6/11/2019
COCONUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT
21SYD48
8/22/2018
COCONUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT
21SYD48
8/22/2018
COCONUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT
21SYD48
8/22/2018
COCONUT, SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL FRUIT
21SCT48

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 3621?

3621 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 have been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions, or it may be injurious to health, due to failure of the foreign processor to comply with 21 CFR 120.". This violation is based on 801(a)(3);402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 3621?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 191 import refusals issued for violation code 3621, affecting 20 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 3621?

The most recent import refusal for violation 3621 was on November 21, 2025.

What products are commonly refused for violation 3621?

Products commonly refused under violation 3621 include: PLUM, JUICE, PIT FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES, SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT PULP, N.E.C., LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 3621?

Violation code 3621 is based on 801(a)(3);402(a)(4) 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.