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Violation Code: 3878

FDA Violation

Charge Code: POISONORD

374
Total Refusals
150
Affected Firms
12/31/2025
Latest Case
9/12/2018
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
3878
Charge Code
POISONORD
Description
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which would ordinarily render the article injurious to health. Contains:
Legal Section
402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1DHARA FOODS PVT .LTDAnand, INDIA17
2PESCAMOZ LDABeira, MOZAMBIQUE17
3Viral CorporationLodhika, INDIA17
4SOCIETE DE CONSERVERIE EN AFRIQUE (SCA S.A.)Dakar, SENEGAL10
5Peekay International Inc.Maspeth, UNITED STA10
6ABHAYA EXPORTS (PVT) LTD.Navi Mumbai, INDIA9
7Unique FragrancesNew Delhi, INDIA9
8J R SHAHGujarat., INDIA9
9Unique FragrancesSonepat, INDIA8
10PT. Winson Prima SejahteraMedan, INDONESIA8
11KEVAL EXPORTS PVT LTDNavi Mumbai, INDIA7
12Taprobane Seafood (PVT) LTD.Dankotuwa, SRI LANKA7
13HAI PHU SEAFOOD ONE MEMBER EXPORT IMPORT LIMITEDQuang Ngai, VIETNAM7
14PT Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries TBKJakarta, INDONESIA6
15M/S SANCHI ENTERPRISESiliguri, INDIA6
16Farhan Agro ProcessorNarayanganj, BANGLADESH6
17RUNGCHAI COChiang Mai, THAILAND6
18OVIJAT FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES LTDDhaka, BANGLADESH5
19AUSTROFOOD S.A.S.Quito, ECUADOR5
20SAN CARLOS BLUE CRAB S.A. DE C.V.Rancho O Rancheria Centro, MEXICO5

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
12/31/2025
BETEL NUT, NUT FLOUR/MEAL
23OGT14
12/29/2025
BETEL NUT, IN SHELL
23AYT14
CS TEAMUNITED KIN
12/29/2025
BETEL NUT, IN SHELL
23AYT14
CS TEAMUNITED KIN
12/29/2025
BETEL NUT, IN SHELL
23AYY14
CS TEAMUNITED KIN
12/15/2025
BETEL NUT, SHELLED
23BGT14
11/18/2025
BETEL NUT, IN SHELL
23AYY14
11/18/2025
BETEL NUT, IN SHELL
23AYY14
11/13/2025
TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)
16AVE45
11/13/2025
TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)
16AVE45
11/13/2025
TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)
16AVE45
11/13/2025
TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)
16AVE45
11/13/2025
TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)
16AVE45
11/13/2025
TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)
16AVE45
11/13/2025
TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)
16AVE45
11/13/2025
TUNA (ALBACORE, YELLOWFIN, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, ETC.)
16AVE45

Related Violations

Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION

CodeCharge CodeCases
9SALMONELLA23378
251POISONOUS4971
295LISTERIA3187
297AFLATOXIN729
281BACTERIA483
245EXCESS SUL142
3897MYCOTOXIN54
3460VIBRIO49

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 3878?

3878 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 contain a poisonous or deleterious substance which would ordinarily render the article injurious to health. Contains:". This violation is based on 402(a)(1), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 3878?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 374 import refusals issued for violation code 3878, affecting 150 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 3878?

The most recent import refusal for violation 3878 was on December 31, 2025.

What products are commonly refused for violation 3878?

Products commonly refused under violation 3878 include: BETEL NUT, NUT FLOUR/MEAL, BETEL NUT, IN SHELL, BETEL NUT, SHELLED. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 3878?

Violation code 3878 is based on 402(a)(1), 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.