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Violation Code: 3641

FDA Violation

Charge Code: CHOKE HZRD

54
Total Refusals
20
Affected Firms
9/4/2025
Latest Case
7/19/2011
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
3641
Charge Code
CHOKE HZRD
Description
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be unfit for food, because it contains a foreign object which may pose a choking hazard.
Legal Section
402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1Jiangsu Winnie Food Co., Ltd.Nantong, CHINA13
2FENG HIS FOOD CORPDOULIOW CITY, TAIWAN10
3Labixiaoxin (Fujian) Foods Industrial Company LimitedQuanzhou, CHINA10
4Triko Foods Co., Ltd. Factory 2Taichung, TAIWAN2
5Nutrialimento Magaza Spr De Rl De CAguascalientes, MEXICO2
6Tsang Lin Industries Corp.Taichung, TAIWAN2
7HAN SHUO FOOD CO.,LTDDacun Township, TAIWAN2
8R & T Creation LtdJinhua, CHINA1
9Trolli Guangzhou Confectionery Co., Ltd.Guangzhou, CHINA1
10Shan Foods (Private) LimitedKarachi, PAKISTAN1
11CUIFONG TEA Marketing Co., LTDTaichung City, TAIWAN1
12SILE S.A de C.VEl Progreso, HONDURAS1
13CARGILL INC.Eddyville, UNITED STA1
14Marilena Rodriguez VelasquezComayagua, HONDURAS1
15Hojiblanca Sociedad Cooperativa AndaluzaAntequera, SPAIN1
16I.D.C. HoldingBratislava - Ruzinov, SLOVAKIA1
17Thai Fishsauce Factory (Squid Brand) Co.,Ltd.Bangkok, THAILAND1
18FERRERO POLSKA Sp.z o.o.Belsk Duzy, POLAND1
19Ningbo Gooddays Toy Candy CoYinzhou, CHINA1
20Productos ShamnirycoTijuana, MEXICO1

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
9/4/2025
GEL CUPS CANDY
33MGT05
9/4/2025
GEL CUPS CANDY
33MGT05
9/4/2025
GEL CUPS CANDY
33MGT05
9/4/2025
GEL CUPS CANDY
33MGT05
9/4/2025
GEL CUPS CANDY
33MGT05
8/20/2025
GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED W/FRUIT CANDY
33MGE03
8/20/2025
GEL CUPS, FRUIT FLAVORED W/FRUIT CANDY
33MGE03
7/21/2025
GEL CUPS CANDY
33MGT05
7/21/2025
GEL CUPS CANDY
33MGT05
7/21/2025
GEL CUPS CANDY
33MGT05
7/21/2025
GEL CUPS CANDY
33MGT05
7/21/2025
GEL CUPS CANDY
33MGT05
7/21/2025
GEL CUPS CANDY
33MGT05
7/21/2025
GEL CUPS CANDY
33MGT05
7/21/2025
GEL CUPS CANDY
33MGT05

Related Violations

Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION

CodeCharge CodeCases
249FILTHY38720
3422UNFIT4FOOD1472
157FOREIGN OB390
160LEAK/SWELL93
337OFF ODOR61

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 3641?

3641 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, because it contains a foreign object which may pose a choking hazard.". 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 3641?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 54 import refusals issued for violation code 3641, affecting 20 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 3641?

The most recent import refusal for violation 3641 was on September 4, 2025.

What products are commonly refused for violation 3641?

Products commonly refused under violation 3641 include: GEL CUPS CANDY. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 3641?

Violation code 3641 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.